The Epicurean Cognac Finish vs Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

The Epicurean Cognac FinishCulper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryThe EpicureanCulper Bros
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV48%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£54.95£60.94
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value91/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Cognac Finish is better value at £55 vs £61.

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

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.94 vs £54.95)

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Cognac Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only The Epicurean Cognac Finish

FragantFresh FruitSherried

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ToastedMalt Extract

Where to buy

The Epicurean Cognac Finish

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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