Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition
DistilleryCotswoldsThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.9%53.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£54.5
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition is better value at £55 vs £65.

For beginners: The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition is more approachable (50/100 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 £54.5)

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.5 vs £64.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — 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 The?

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition 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

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

VanillaToastedHoney

Only The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

CitricYeasty

Where to buy

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

The Epicurean Edinburgh Edition

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