Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018 vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
DistilleryWhisky MagazineKilkerran
RegionCampbeltown
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV44.4%57.1%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£62.03£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £62.

For beginners: Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.03 vs £47.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £62.03)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Whisky?

Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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

Only Whisky Magazine Editor's Blend 2018

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitHoneyNutty

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyToasted

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