Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry CaskCotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
DistilleryPort AskaigCotswolds
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.8%60.9%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£85.55£64.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

Smoke68/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

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 £86.

For beginners: Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£85.55 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 £85.55)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Port?

Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

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 Port Askaig 15 Year Old Sherry Cask

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitLeatheryMedicinal

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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