Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton WhiskyKilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryCaol IlaKilchoman
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.7%56.9%
Age18 yr6 yr
Price£119.95£77
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £120.

For beginners: Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 6 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 vs £77)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £119.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

CitricCooked FruitCoal-gas

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Fresh FruitNew WoodOily

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