Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & RuddCotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
DistilleryGlen OrdCotswolds
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%60.9%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£49.95£64.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £50 vs £65.

For beginners: Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £64.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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