Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryCotswoldsThe Antiquary
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.9%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£64.95£84.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

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

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018 is better value at £65 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £64.95)

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 The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Cotswolds Founder's Choice Whisky 2018

Fresh FruitVanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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