Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Cameron Bridge
★ 5.00
£92

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Kilchoman |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | 26 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £91.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £92.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£91.95 vs £77)
- −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
- +More affordable (£77 vs £91.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 26 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange