Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl vs Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

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

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70clLocke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter
DistilleryCotswolds DistilleryLocke's
Region
CountryUnited KingdomIreland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£45.99£50.45
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value99/100

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cotswolds Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky, 70cl is better value at £46 vs £50.

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
  • +More affordable (£45.99 vs £50.45)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.45 vs £45.99)

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 Locke's?

Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter 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 Locke's 8 Year Old Ceramic Decanter

VanillaFresh Fruit

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