Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Cotswolds
★ 5.00
£65
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£67
| Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 | Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 54.6% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £66.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £67.
For beginners: Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 affordable (£64.95 vs £66.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.74 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Only Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 9 Year Old 2002 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange