Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Loch Lomond
£115
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Kilchoman |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 56.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
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 £115.
For beginners: Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 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 £114.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland 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 Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange