Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryCotswoldsAuchentoshan
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltScotch
ABV60.9%55.7%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£106.5
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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 £107.

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 affordable (£64.95 vs £106.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.5 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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

CitricSherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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