Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6%
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6%
Edradour
£48
| Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Culper Bros | Edradour |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 55.6% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.94 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6%
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6%
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6% is better value at £48 vs £61.
For beginners: Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £47.95)
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6%
Pros
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £60.94)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6% 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Only Edradour 12 Year Old 1998 Sassicaia Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 55.6%