Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask StrengthGlen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryKilchomanGlen Moray
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%54.1%
Age6 yr11 yr
Price£77£71.95
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £72 vs £77.

For beginners: Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77 vs £71.95)

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£71.95 vs £77)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedChocolateHoneyDried FruitTobacco

Where to buy

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 70900071) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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