Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
DistilleryCulper BrosGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£60.94£43.73
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) 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 £43.73)

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.73 vs £60.94)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1995 (casks 1641+1642) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old Wood

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