Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & Perks vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & PerksFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryCotswoldsFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.2%40%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£119.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & Perks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & Perks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is better value at £100 vs £120.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & Perks

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £99.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £119.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & Perks 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 Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Cotswolds 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 1355) - Nickolls & Perks

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

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