Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Cotswolds
★ 5.00
£65
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£87
| Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £87.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £87.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £87.18)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.18 vs £64.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange