Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCotswoldsMannochmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%46%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£64.95£49.71
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £50 vs £65.

For beginners: Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (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 £49.71)

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.71 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 Mannochmore?

Mannochmore 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 9766) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Fresh FruitToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Vanilla

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