Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryCotswoldsMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.9%58.5%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£64.95£102.25
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

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 £102.

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 £102.25)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.25 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) 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 Mortlach 10 Year Old 2012 - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedLeatheryCooked FruitTobaccoSmokey

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