Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs The Deveron 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
The Deveron 12 Year Old
The Deveron
★ 4.33
£47
| Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | The Deveron 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charlie Parry's | The Deveron |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £50.76 | £46.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
The Deveron 12 Year Old
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
The Deveron 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
The Deveron 12 Year Old is better value at £47 vs £51.
For beginners: The Deveron 12 Year Old 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)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£50.76 vs £46.5)
The Deveron 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£46.5 vs £50.76)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 The?
The Deveron 12 Year Old 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
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