Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Mortlach
£98
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £97.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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 £98.
For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£97.95 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 £97.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300231) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange