Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Glen Garioch
★ 4.42
£44
| Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Glen Garioch 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Culper Bros | Glen Garioch |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.94 | £44.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.42/5 |
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.42).
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old is better value at £44 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.94 vs £44.25)
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£44.25 vs £60.94)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Where to buy
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Garioch 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange