Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Cotswolds
★ 5.00
£65
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Craigellachie
£91
| Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 | Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cotswolds | Craigellachie |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 50% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £64.95 | £91.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
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 £91.
For beginners: Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £91.01)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.01 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 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Only Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 14405) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange