Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryCotswoldsA. D. Rattray
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.9%61.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£50.01
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £50 vs £65.

For beginners: Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is more approachable (40/100 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 £50.01)

Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.01 vs £64.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Williamson?

Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Williamson 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 130) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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