Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£117
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.6% | 56.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £117.45 | £77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £117.
For beginners: Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Pros
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.45 vs £77)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£77 vs £117.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation 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 Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Glengoyne 19 Year Old 1985 Summer Distillation
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange