Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie
Inchgower
★ 4.00
£68
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 56.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £67.95 | £77 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie
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).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie is better value at £68 vs £77.
For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie
Pros
- +More affordable (£67.95 vs £77)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77 vs £67.95)
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie 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 Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 354554) - James Eadie
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange