Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£117
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Glengoyne |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 52.6% |
| Age | 6 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £77 | £117.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £117.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation is more approachable (45/100 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 £117.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.45 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation 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 Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange