Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask StrengthInchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)
DistilleryKilchomanInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%50.7%
Age6 yr28 yr
Price£77£60.43
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £77.

For beginners: Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) 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 £60.43)

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.43 vs £77)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) 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 Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodToasted

Where to buy

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Explore more