Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)
DistilleryCulper BrosThe Glasgow Distillery Co.
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%55%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£60.94£56.95
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) is better value at £57 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 £56.95)

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£56.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 Glasgow?

Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish (Unpeated)

Cooked FruitFresh Fruit

Where to buy

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