Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)
DistilleryCotswoldsInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%57.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£64.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) 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)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £64.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) 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

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SherriedSmokeyOilyMedicinalOld Wood

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