Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Kilchoman
£120
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Talisker |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 57.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £120.
For beginners: Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series 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 Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Kilchoman 14 Year Old Bourbon Cask Matured 20th Anniversary Series
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)