Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co. vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Caol Ila
£96

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co. | Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Culper Bros |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 58.7% | 43% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £95.95 | £60.94 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
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 £96.
For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£95.95 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 £95.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co. 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 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 312835) - The Red Cask Co.
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange