Craigellachie 17 Year Old vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.70
£115
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 17 Year Old | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.9% |
| Age | 17 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.70/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.70).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £115.
For beginners: Craigellachie 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 affordable (£77 vs £114.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange