Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 4 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £88.78 | £77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £89.
For beginners: Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.78 vs £77)
- −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
- +More affordable (£77 vs £88.78)
- +Longer maturation (6 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask 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 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 Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange