Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls
Bowmore
£60
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
| Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls | Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Culper Bros |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50% | 43% |
| Age | 7 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.95 | £60.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls is better value at £60 vs £61.
For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £60.94)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £59.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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Where to buy
Bowmore 7 Year Old - Living Souls
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange