Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single CaskCulper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryAmrutCulper Bros
Region
CountryIndiaAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV56.5%43%
Age4 yrNAS
Price£88.78£60.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value56/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £61 vs £89.

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

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.78 vs £60.94)

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£60.94 vs £88.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask 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

Malt Extract

Only Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitVegetative

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaHoneyToasted

Where to buy

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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