Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)
DistilleryCotswoldsThe Lost Distillery Company
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.9%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£50.65
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value77/100

Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £51 vs £65.

For beginners: Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £50.65)

Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.65 vs £64.95)

Cons

  • 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 Dalaruan?

Dalaruan - Archivist's Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Vanilla

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