Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of ScotlandKilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryGlendullanKilchoman
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.8%56.9%
Age22 yr6 yr
Price£125£77
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

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 £125.

For beginners: Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Glendullan 1996 (bottled 2018) (cask 18027) - Malts of Scotland

SherriedVanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

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