Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryMortlachCulper Bros
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£46.41£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £46 vs £61.

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.41 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 £46.41)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

NuttyOld Wood

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Vanilla

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