Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Inchgower
£111
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Inchgower |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £77 | £111.05 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 £111.
For beginners: Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 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 £111.05)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£111.05 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 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange