Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£45
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £45 vs £48.
For beginners: Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 vs £44.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)