Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Cameron Bridge
£79
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Kilchoman |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 56.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £78.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
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 £79.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 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 £78.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) 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 Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2010 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange