Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie
★ 3.33
£72
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 50.3% |
| Age | 6 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £77 | £71.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.33/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £72 vs £77.
For beginners: Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £71.95)
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£71.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange