Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryCotswoldsMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£64.95£48.04
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £48 vs £65.

For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 £48.04)

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.04 vs £64.95)

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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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