Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon vs Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
★ 5.00
£51
Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tullibardine
£41
| Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon | Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Charlie Parry's | Tullibardine |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £50.76 | £40.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon
Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Charlie Parry’s Cask Strength Straight Bourbon is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £41 vs £51.
For beginners: Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 £40.95)
Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.95 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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 7 Year Old 2012 (cask 13542) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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