Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Balblair
£63
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 56.9% |
| Age | 4 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
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).
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland is better value at £63 vs £77.
For beginners: Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £77)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £62.95)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland 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 Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Balblair 2013 (bottled 2018) (cask 18004) - Malts Of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange