Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryCulper BrosGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%53.4%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£60.94£69.95
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £70.

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 £69.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 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 Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

SherriedSmokeyDried Fruit

Where to buy

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Glen Moray 13 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)

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