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 SpiritsCotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
DistilleryCaol IlaCotswolds
Region
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%60.9%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£74.54£64.95
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke66/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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 £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

SmokeySherriedOilyMedicinalCoal-gas

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Where to buy

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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