Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryCotswoldsGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%48.7%
AgeNAS38 yr
Price£64.95£102.45
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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 £102.

For beginners: Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £102.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.45 vs £64.95)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glen Moray 38 Year Old 1971 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodTobaccoSherriedDried FruitCooked Mash

Where to buy

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