Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonLongmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%43%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£50.76£42.34
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value99/100

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £51.

For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.76 vs £42.34)

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.34 vs £50.76)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Charlie?

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

HoneyNew WoodNutty

Only Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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