Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
★ 5.00
£90
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £90.46 | £77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £90.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£90.46 vs £77)
- −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
- +More affordable (£77 vs £90.46)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange