Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistillerySignatoryCulper Bros
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV57.1%43%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£49.95£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £61.

For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £60.94)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £49.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Orkney?

Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Orkney (HP) 14 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #71 (Signatory)

SmokeySherried

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaToasted

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