Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balblair
★ 5.00
£113
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Balblair |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 45% |
| Age | 6 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £77 | £113 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £113.
For beginners: Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£77 vs £113)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£113 vs £77)
- −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 Balblair?
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange