Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
DistilleryInchgowerCotswolds
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%60.9%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£83.67£64.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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 £84.

For beginners: Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£83.67 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 £83.67)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Where to buy

Inchgower 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 12302) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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