Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask StrengthInchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryKilchomanLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%54.2%
Age6 yr18 yr
Price£77£61.9
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £62 vs £77.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77 vs £61.9)

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.9 vs £77)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractOld Wood

Where to buy

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Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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