Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonLongmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%43%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£50.76£38.67
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £51.

For beginners: Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) 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 £38.67)

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.67 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

New WoodNutty

Only Longmorn 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractDried Fruit

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