Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Craigellachie
★ 4.00
£62
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 56.9% |
| Age | 10 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £61.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted is better value at £62 vs £77.
For beginners: Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £61.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted 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 Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Craigellachie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange