Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryCotswoldsGlen Moray
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%50%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£64.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £83.

For beginners: Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - 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 £82.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - 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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2004 (cask 18197) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodTobacco

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Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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