Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Scotia
£120
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Islay | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 59.7% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £77 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £120.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is more approachable (40/100 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 £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Both taste of
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2013 (Distillery 93 Rare Release) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange