Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits vs Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits
Caol Ila
£75

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Cotswolds
★ 5.00
£65
| Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits | Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Cotswolds |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 60.9% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.54 | £64.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits
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 £75.
For beginners: Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.54 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 £74.54)
- +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 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits 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 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 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits
Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
Caol Ila 6 Year Old 2016 (cask CI1623) - Hidden Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange