Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryAuchroiskCulper Bros
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV57.1%43%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£46.95£60.94
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (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).

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £61.

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £46.95)

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) 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.

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

Toasted

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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