Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) 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 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Inchgower
£89
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 13 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £89.26 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £89.
For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.26 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £89.26)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 814356A) - Family Series (The Single Cask)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength