Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi)
Caol Ila
£83

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi) | Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Culper Bros |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 57.2% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £60.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi)
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi)
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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 £83.
For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £60.94)
- −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 affordable (£60.94 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi) 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
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi)
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 326026) - (Adelphi)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange