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Cotswolds Founder's Choice
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Exelixi
Reviewed October 22, 2023a good cask strength, nothing special about it. Wish there was more depth.The Whisky Bar -
whiskyBoyWheatRidge
Reviewed June 18, 2023Man kind of blown away this is such a young spirit. The nose is incredible, some butter scotch, fruit and floral notes without being too sweet. Palette is similar, with a noticeable spicy sizzle at the end. Having trouble determining if that sizzle is caused by the high abv or the barrel, though. Holds its proof well, barely feels like a 60%! -
pkingmartin
Reviewed October 20, 2022 (edited May 30, 2023)Continuing my Cotswolds series, I have a sample of their Founder’s Choice that was bottled at 60.1% ABV. The nose is bold and rich starting with powdered sugar dusted strawberries, caramelized mangos, and leather then blond roast espresso, pipe tobacco and toasted coconut followed by raspberry pie, dehydrated apricots and grilled pineapple rings that transitions to baking spices and polished cedar furniture with high ethanol burn. The taste is a dense and oily mouthfeel starting with creamy tropical fruits, sautéed strawberries and leather then a spicy blonde roast mocha, freshly lit pipe tobacco and coconut macaroon followed by freeze dried raspberries, apricots and lemon lime candy that transitions to baking spices, black pepper and polished cedar furniture with high ethanol burn. The finish is long with raspberry pie, dehydrated apricots, creamy tropical fruits, honeysuckle, spicy blonde roast mocha, black pepper, baking spices and polished cedar furniture. This is simply wonderful that the higher proof has intensified those typical Cotswolds flavors while avoiding the high spice that I found on their Reserve and drinks far older than I expected with some polished oak notes. At 60.1%, the proof is evident throughout the experience and I wouldn't advise this to anyone that isn't used to drinking higher proof spirits as it might be too hot, but for anyone that's beat their palate down and acclimated to those higher proof drams, this would likely be a fantastic one to buy a dram or bottle of. At the price of around $80+, I think this is an absolute bargain in today's market that can compete with some of the best spirits out there without needing to break the bank account. -
mwsheridan
Reviewed December 20, 2021Intense fruitiness, apricots and strawberry mostly. Exceptionally smooth for high cask strength whisky. -
alx1ndr
Reviewed September 16, 2020Nose: Croissant, peaches and cream, milky coffee. Really juicy soft nose with a slight bitter edge. So well balanced. Palate: malty, oaky, some cloves. Agree with the rye note from MoM on the finish, really comes through. Can see the ginger too. Spicier than the nose let on. Coffee comes through as it opens, like that milky coffee you get from machines that make lattes (in a good way). Smoother than the ABV lets on. -
Richard-ModernDrinking
Reviewed May 22, 2020 (edited May 30, 2023)Like the lower proof releases from the distillery, this packs a basket of orchard fruits into its flavor profile. But the punch of the alcohol means the higher strength detracts more than it adds and I didn't have a big enough sample to experiment with water. If you like Cotswolds (and you should) and you have the constitution for high octane whisky, this one might tick all your boxes. -
worldwhiskies95
Reviewed May 16, 2020 (edited June 29, 2020)World whisky day drammers online pour. Great stuff. Tropical and dark fruits. Nose: Honey, Caramel, Pears, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Flowers, Peaches, Apricot, Mango, Passion Fruit, Banana, Plums, Dates, Pineapples, Plums, Chocolate Palate: Raisins, Honey, Citrus, Cherries, Chocolate, Raspberries, Pepper, Toffee, Apples, Apricots, Sultanas, Vanilla, Bananas, Coconut Finish: Cherries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Dates, Chocolate, Plums, Raisins, Apricot, Vanilla, Pepper, Citrus, Sultanas, Bananas, Butterscotch
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