Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore
£51
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | 7 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £51.34 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (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).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £51.
For beginners: Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£51.34 vs £47.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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)
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £51.34)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (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.
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 Aultmore 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 959958) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)