Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask
Ardmore
£122
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 56.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £121.5 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - 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 £122.
For beginners: Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.5 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 £121.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask 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 Ardmore 16 Year Old 2008 (Cask 14545) - The Single Cask
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength