Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Inchgower
£89
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Inchgower |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 48.4% |
| Age | 6 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £77 | £89.08 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £89.
For beginners: Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 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 £89.08)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£89.08 vs £77)
- −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 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 12102) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange