Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

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

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon WhiskeyAuchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)
DistilleryCulper BrosAuchroisk
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV43%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£60.94£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory) is better value at £47 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 £46.95)

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £60.94)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (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

Toasted

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #12 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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