Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryTomatinCulper Bros
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV50%43%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£60.5£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £61 vs £61.

For beginners: Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£60.5 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £60.5)

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) 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.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Citric

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ToastedMalt Extract

Where to buy

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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