Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Culper Bros
★ 5.00
£61

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky
Johnnie Walker
£50
| Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Culper Bros | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | United Kingdom |
| Type | Bourbon | |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £60.94 | £50.25 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky
Quick verdict
Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.94 vs £50.25)
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£50.25 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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