Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonEdradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sEdradour
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%57.6%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£50.76£42.95
Rating5.00/54.33/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £43 vs £51.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +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 £42.95)

Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £50.76)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

ToastedNew WoodNutty

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 1999 Sauternes Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

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