Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonGlen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sGlen Garioch
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%46%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£50.76£41.63
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £42 vs £51.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 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 £41.63)

Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.63 vs £50.76)

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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

HoneyNew WoodNutty

Only Glen Garioch 7 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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