Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%)
DistilleryCulper BrosGlen Elgin
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%48.1%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£60.94£48.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%) is better value at £49 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.94 vs £48.95)

Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £60.94)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%) 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Toasted

Only Glen Elgin 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (48.1%)

Cooked Fruit

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