Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonEdradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%57.1%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£50.76£41.98
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £42 vs £51.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (55/100 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 £41.98)

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£41.98 vs £50.76)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

VanillaToastedNew WoodNutty

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Cooked FruitSherriedOld Wood

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