Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Bushmills
£60
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £59.99 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is better value at £60 vs £77.
For beginners: Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£59.99 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £59.99)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength 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 Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Bushmills 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange