Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryCotswoldsGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%56.9%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£64.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £50 vs £65.

For beginners: Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is more approachable (40/100 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 £49.95)

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £64.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • 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 Ord 9 Year Old 2007 (cask 353) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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