Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single Cask vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single CaskCulper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryTomatinCulper Bros
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.9%43%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£98.95£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £99.

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.95 vs £60.94)
  • 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 affordable (£60.94 vs £98.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single Cask 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 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

HoneyToasted

Only Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777A) - The Single Cask

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

Where to buy

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