Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonFujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sFujimi
Region
CountryAmericaJapan
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV59.6%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.76£42.5
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai is better value at £43 vs £51.

For beginners: Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai is more approachable (90/100 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 £42.5)

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.5 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 Fujimi?

Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

ToastedNew WoodNutty

Only Fujimi The 7 Virtues of the Samurai

Malt Extract

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