Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%)
Glenmorangie
★ 3.88
£80
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%) | 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 | £79.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 3.88/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.88).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £80.
For beginners: Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 £79.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%) 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 Lasanta 12 Year Old (46%)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength