Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryGlen ElginCulper Bros
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%43%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£43.73£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £61.

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

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.73 vs £60.94)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £43.73)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old Wood

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