Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky
Glentauchers
£111
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 56.9% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £111 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky
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 £111.
For beginners: Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£111 vs £77)
- −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 affordable (£77 vs £111)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Glentauchers 2008 / 14 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / North Star Series 021 Speyside Whisky
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength