Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyPulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryCulper BrosPulteney
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%55.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£60.94£49.87
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value100/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £50 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.94 vs £49.87)

Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.87 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water

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 Pulteney?

Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Toasted

Only Pulteney 11 Year Old 2006 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

CitricFresh Fruit

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