Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Scotia
£100
| Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Culper Bros | Glen Scotia |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 59.5% |
| Age | NAS | 5 yr |
| Price | £60.94 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £100.
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 affordable (£60.94 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £60.94)
- −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 Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Where to buy
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange