Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£104
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Kilchoman |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £104.42 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £104.
For beginners: Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£104.42 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 £104.42)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11498) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength