Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
Tomatin
£99
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 56.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
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 £99.
For beginners: Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£98.95 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 £98.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Only Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange