Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyTomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCulper BrosTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£60.94£83.59
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £84.

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 £83.59)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£83.59 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Dried Fruit

Where to buy

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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