Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£49
| Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Culper Bros | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £60.94 | £48.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory) 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)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£48.95 vs £60.94)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory) 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 Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Where to buy
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #65 (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange