Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCotswoldsLochnagar
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£64.95£48.93
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £65.

For beginners: Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 £48.93)

Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.93 vs £64.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Lochnagar?

Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

Only Lochnagar 11 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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