Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask StrengthCraigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryKilchomanCraigellachie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%52.2%
Age6 yr21 yr
Price£77£125
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £125.

For beginners: Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 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 £125)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 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 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland 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

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Only Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodToasted

Where to buy

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Craigellachie 1995 (bottled 2016) (cask 16011) - Malts of Scotland

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