Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyEnglish Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCulper BrosThe English Distillery
Region
CountryAmericaEngland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%52.3%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£60.94£48.95
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £49 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 £48.95)

English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — 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 English?

English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

ToastedMalt Extract

Only English Whisky Co. 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitSherried

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