Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

• +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
• +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
• +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

• −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
• −More expensive (£88.43 vs £77)
• −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
• +More affordable (£77 vs £88.43)
• +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

• −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 1826) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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.