Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyStarward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryCulper BrosStarward
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£60.94£50.95
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky is better value at £51 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 £50.95)

Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Starward?

Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Malt Extract

Only Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

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