Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryCulper BrosMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£60.94£46.41
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £46 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 £46.41)

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.41 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Vanilla

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 2003 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

NuttyOld Wood

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