Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryCotswoldsWaterford
Region
CountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV60.9%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£51.5
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is better value at £52 vs £65.

For beginners: Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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 £51.5)

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.5 vs £64.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

VanillaToasted

Only Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

New Wood

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