Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryInchgowerKilchoman
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.7%56.9%
Age28 yr6 yr
Price£60.43£77
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value65/100

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £77.

For beginners: Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.43 vs £77)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 6 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £60.43)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) 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 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Where to buy

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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