Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryGlen ScotiaCulper Bros
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV59.5%43%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£99.95£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £100.

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

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

Fresh Fruit

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Honey

Where to buy

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