Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Glen Moray
£100
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Glen Moray |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £77 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
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 £100.
For beginners: Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s 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 affordable (£77 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £77)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s 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 Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 12 Year Old 1980s
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange