Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie
DistilleryCotswoldsCaol Ila
RegionIslay
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%56.2%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£64.95£73.95
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie

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 £74.

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 £73.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.95 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 Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie 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 Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie

SmokeySherriedCitricOilyMedicinal

Where to buy

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 386647) - James Eadie

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