Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Craigellachie
★ 4.00
£75
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £74.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
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 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) is better value at £75 vs £77.
For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £74.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%) 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 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Craigellachie 11 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (55.5%)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange