Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryLoch LomondCulper Bros
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.5%43%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£55£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (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).

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £55 vs £61.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55 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 £55)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Fresh FruitYeasty

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Toasted

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Inchmurrin 9 Year Old 2014 (Thompson Bros.)

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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