Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Islay Blended Malt #2 27 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
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 4.50
£128
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 47.3% |
| Age | 6 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £77 | £127.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 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 £128.
For beginners: Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£77 vs £127.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£127.95 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 Islay?
Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Islay Blended Malt #2 27 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)