Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Ardmore
£105
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 56.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £104.78 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £105.
For beginners: Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.78 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£77 vs £104.78)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 15 Year Old 1991 Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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
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