SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008 vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008 | Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Culper Bros |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 61.8% | 43% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £95 | £60.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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 £95.
For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£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 £95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy SMWS?
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008 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
Only SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Where to buy
SMWS 11.36 9 Year Old 2008
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange