Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyGlen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryCulper BrosGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%51.7%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£60.94£86.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value58/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £87.

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
  • +More affordable (£60.94 vs £86.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £60.94)

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 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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