Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glengoyne
★ 4.00
£83
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glengoyne | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glengoyne 21 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 4.00).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £83.
For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£77 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Glengoyne 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange