Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonSingleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sGlendullan
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%55%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£50.76£41.49
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) is better value at £41 vs £51.

For beginners: Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) 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 £41.49)

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£41.49 vs £50.76)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

New WoodNutty

Only Singleton of Glendullan 14 Year Old 20cl (Special Release 2023)

SherriedOld Wood

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