Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl vs Knappogue Castle 1995

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

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70clKnappogue Castle 1995
DistilleryCotswolds DistilleryKnappogue Castle
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£45.99£42.95
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Knappogue Castle 1995

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knappogue Castle 1995

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Knappogue Castle 1995 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Knappogue Castle 1995 is better value at £43 vs £46.

For beginners: Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.99 vs £42.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Knappogue Castle 1995

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£42.95 vs £45.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cotswolds?

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Knappogue?

Knappogue Castle 1995 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

Dried FruitNutty

Only Knappogue Castle 1995

VanillaFresh Fruit

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