Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
DistilleryCraigellachieCotswolds
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.9%60.9%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£87.18£64.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is better value at £65 vs £87.

For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.18 vs £64.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £87.18)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 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

Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitLeatheryTobaccoOld Wood

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Where to buy

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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