Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryDeanstonCulper Bros
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.4%43%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£43.99£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £61.

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.99 vs £60.94)

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 £43.99)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh Fruit

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Vanilla

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