Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask MaturedCulper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryThe Glasgow Distillery Co.Culper Bros
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£54.5£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

Smoke64/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value82/100

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured is better value at £55 vs £61.

For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £60.94)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.94 vs £54.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Glasgow?

Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured 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.

Who should buy Culper?

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Glasgow 1770 Bourbon Cask Matured

SmokeyNew Wood

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

HoneyToasted

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