Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Colonel EH Taylor Small BatchKilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryColonel EH TaylorKilchoman
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50%56.9%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£60£77
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value76/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

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 4.56).

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £77.

For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£60 vs £77)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77 vs £60)

Who should buy Colonel?

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

VanillaToastedHoneyNutty

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Where to buy

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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