Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyDeanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCulper BrosDeanston
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%48.4%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£60.94£43.99
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £61.

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

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 £43.99)

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.99 vs £60.94)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Vanilla

Only Deanston 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 13199) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh Fruit

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