GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling)
GlenAllachie
★ 4.61
£61
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.9% |
| Age | 15 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £60.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.61/5 | 5.00/5 |
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.61).
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £61 vs £77.
For beginners: GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£60.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £60.95)
Who should buy GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
GlenAllachie 15 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange