Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£80
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 53% |
| Age | 6 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £77 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £80.
For beginners: Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 affordable (£77 vs £79.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Lowland?
Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Lowland Single Malt 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 12242869) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)