Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryAmericaAmerica
TypeBourbonRye
ABV59.6%45.2%
AgeNASNAS
Price£50.76£38.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ragtime Rye Whiskey is better value at £39 vs £51.

For beginners: Ragtime Rye Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.76 vs £38.99)

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£38.99 vs £50.76)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Ragtime?

Ragtime Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyNew Wood

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeYeasty

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