Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s vs Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180
Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Kilchoman
£137
| Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Barton Brands | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.7% |
| Age | NAS | 15 yr |
| Price | £180 | £136.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series is better value at £137 vs £180.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£180 vs £136.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£136.95 vs £180)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series 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 Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Only Kilchoman 15 Year Old Sherry Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series