Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Aberlour
★ 4.43
£58
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £57.9 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is better value at £58 vs £77.
For beginners: Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.9 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £57.9)
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Aberlour 14 Year Old Double Cask Matured
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange