Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Balblair
★ 4.50
£120
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.9% |
| Age | 26 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £119.9 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £120.
For beginners: Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.9 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 affordable (£77 vs £119.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Balblair 1991 (bottled 2018)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange