Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cameron Bridge
£76
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Kilchoman |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £75.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £76 vs £77.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£75.95 vs £77)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £75.95)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange