Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Craigellachie
£70
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 56.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
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).
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits is better value at £70 vs £77.
For beginners: Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£69.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £69.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits 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 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Craigellachie 14 Year Old 2006 - North Star Spirits
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange