Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCotswoldsDouglas Laing
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV60.9%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£49.71
Rating5.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £50 vs £65.

For beginners: Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £49.71)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£49.71 vs £64.95)

Cons

  • 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 & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt Extract

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoney

Only Mortlach & Laphroaig - Double Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

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