Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryLoch LomondKilchoman
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.1%56.9%
Age12 yr6 yr
Price£94.95£77
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £95.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£94.95 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 £94.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

VanillaHoneyYeastyMalt Extract

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyNew WoodOily

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Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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