Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
DistilleryLoch LomondKilchoman
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.4%56.9%
Age9 yr6 yr
Price£120£77
Rating5.00/5

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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).

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £120.

For beginners: Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£120 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 £120)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmoan?

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

MedicinalLeathery

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Where to buy

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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