Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)
Longmorn
£42
| Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charlie Parry's | Longmorn |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £50.76 | £42.34 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is better value at £42 vs £51.
For beginners: Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £42.34)
Longmorn 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£42.34 vs £50.76)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 17 Year Old 1996 (cask 105083) - (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
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