Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Craigellachie
£110
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 62.2% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £77 | £109.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
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 £110.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) is more approachable (50/100 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 £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)