Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Moray
£85
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.8% | 56.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £84.9 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
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 £85.
For beginners: Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Pros
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£84.9 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 £84.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 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 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange