Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Auchentoshan
£107
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Kilchoman |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Scotch | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.7% | 56.9% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £106.5 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £107.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.5 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 affordable (£77 vs £106.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Auchentoshan 15 Year Old 2010 (cask 700968) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange