Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Aberlour
★ 4.20
£51

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
| Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered | Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Culper Bros |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 48% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £50.94 | £60.94 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is better value at £51 vs £61.
For beginners: Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£50.94 vs £60.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.94 vs £50.94)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered 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 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 Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
Aberlour 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange