Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryGlen MorayKilchoman
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.7%56.9%
Age22 yr6 yr
Price£96.83£77
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £97.

For beginners: Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£96.83 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 £96.83)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Where to buy

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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