Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Dewar's
£39
| Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charlie Parry's | Dewar's |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended |
| ABV | 59.6% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £50.76 | £38.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is better value at £39 vs £51.
For beginners: Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged is more approachable (85/100 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 £38.5)
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.5 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 Dewar's?
Dewar's 12 Year Old Double Aged suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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