Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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)
Craigellachie
★ 4.00
£60
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62% | 56.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £60 vs £77.
For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62%) — 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 £59.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Craigellachie 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange