Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£71
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £71.25 | £77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish is better value at £71 vs £77.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£71.25 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £71.25)
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Palo Cortado Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange