Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberlour
★ 4.50
£95
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Aberlour |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 51% |
| Age | 6 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £77 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £95.
For beginners: Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £94.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.95 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Aberlour?
Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberlour 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange