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 WhiskeyJohnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky
DistilleryCulper BrosJohnnie Walker
Region
CountryAmericaUnited Kingdom
TypeBourbon
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£60.94£50.25
Rating5.00/5

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Culper Bros 355 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Highland Origin / 42% / 70cl Highland Whisky

CitricFresh FruitTobacco

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