Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Scotia
★ 4.50
£120
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Kilchoman |
| Region | Campbeltown | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 56.9% |
| Age | 11 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £120 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £120.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength