Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Bushmills
★ 4.00
£71
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Bushmills |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £77 | £70.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is better value at £71 vs £77.
For beginners: Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is more approachable (75/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £70.5)
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£70.5 vs £77)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Bushmills?
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bushmills Rum Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange