Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonAuchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£50.76£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £51.

For beginners: Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is more approachable (40/100 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 £46.95)

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £50.76)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyNew WoodNutty

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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