Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryCotswoldsGlentauchers
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%58.1%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£64.95£106.99
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

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 £107.

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 affordable (£64.95 vs £106.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.99 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Glentauchers 14 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits

SherriedCooked Fruit

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