Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Bushmills
£85
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Kilchoman |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.9% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £84.51 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
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 £85.
For beginners: Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.51 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £84.51)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Bushmills Port Cask Reserve - Steamship Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange