Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve
DistilleryCotswoldsIchiro
Region
CountryEnglandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.9%46.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£102.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value39/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is better value at £65 vs £103.

For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £102.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£102.95 vs £64.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve 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

Honey

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Ichiro's Malt Mizunara Wood Reserve

Old WoodSherriedFragant

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