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)
Deanston
£44

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
| Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Culper Bros |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48.4% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.99 | £60.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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
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