Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Craigellachie
★ 4.00
£75
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 55.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £77 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) is better value at £75 vs £77.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) is more approachable (40/100 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 £74.95)
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange