Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Cameron Bridge
£78
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Cameron Bridge |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 56.9% | 51.9% |
| Age | 6 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £77 | £77.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
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 £78.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) 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 £77.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.95 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 Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky) 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 Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Cameronbridge 36 Year Old 1982 (cask 8289) - His Excellency (Bartels Whisky)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange