Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glen Ord
£49
| Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charlie Parry's | Glen Ord |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £50.76 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £49 vs £51.
For beginners: Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 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 £48.95)
Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £50.76)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Glen?
Glen Ord 5 Year Old 2011 (cask 9863) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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