Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£87
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 56.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £87.18 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £87.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.18 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 £87.18)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 7537899) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange