Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Glendullan
£125
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Glendullan |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 50.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £77 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
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 £125.
For beginners: Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£77 vs £125)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125 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 Glendullan?
Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland