Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonClement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sClement
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV59.6%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.76£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum is better value at £50 vs £51.

For beginners: Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum 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 £49.95)

Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.95 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 Clement?

Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

HoneyNew WoodNutty

Only Clement Canne Bleue Vieux 2020 Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Dried FruitHay-like

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