Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£71
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Cotswolds
★ 5.00
£65
| Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Cotswolds |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 60.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | NAS |
| Price | £70.95 | £64.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
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 £71.
For beginners: Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£70.95 vs £64.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £70.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
Caol Ila 10 Year Old 2015 (cask 20720) Ruby Port Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange