Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight BourbonTeaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryCharlie Parry'sTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.6%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£50.76£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

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

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £40 vs £51.

For beginners: Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 £39.95)

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon

New WoodNutty

Only Teaninich 9 Year Old 2008 (bottled 2017) - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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