Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Jameson 4.5L
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Cotswolds
£125
Jameson 4.5L
Jameson
★ 5.00
£170
| Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Jameson 4.5L | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds | Jameson |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 53.5% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £124.95 | £169.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Jameson 4.5L
Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Jameson 4.5L
Quick verdict
Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £125 vs £170.
For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £169.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Jameson 4.5L
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 (£169.5 vs £124.95)
Who should buy Cotswolds?
Cotswolds 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 2194) - Berry Bros. & Rudd suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Jameson?
Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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