Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Evan Williams
£52
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Evan Williams | Kilkerran |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.3% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £51.94 | £47.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
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 £52.
For beginners: Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.94 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 £51.94)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Evan?
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
Both taste of
Only Evan Williams Single Barrel 2015 (bottled 2023)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)