Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyMortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryCulper BrosMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£60.94£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £51 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 £50.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£50.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Honey

Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 2008 (casks 302187, 302212, 302217 & 302232) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitOld WoodSmokey

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