Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryAberlourKilchoman
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.7%56.9%
Age9 yr6 yr
Price£76.95£77
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £77 vs £77.

For beginners: Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£76.95 vs £77)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77 vs £76.95)

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractSherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Where to buy

Aberlour 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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