Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caol Ila
£111
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Caol Ila |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 6 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £77 | £111.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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: Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
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 £111.05)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.05 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 311739) - Coasts & Shores (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
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