Loch Lomond 14 Year Old vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Loch Lomond 14 Year OldCulper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryLoch LomondCulper Bros
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV46%43%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£51.95£60.94
Rating4.17/55.00/5

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner55/100
Value80/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.17).

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old is better value at £52 vs £61.

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

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.94 vs £51.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old 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

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Loch Lomond 14 Year Old

Fresh FruitCitricSmokey

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 14 Year Old

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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