Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Craigellachie
£110
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.2% | 56.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
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 £110.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 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 £109.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (62.2%)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength