Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£121
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Kilchoman |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.4% | 56.9% |
| Age | 29 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £120.57 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £121.
For beginners: Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.57 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 £120.57)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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Where to buy
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange