Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay WhiskyThe Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
DistilleryKilchomanThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
Region
CountryUnited KingdomEngland
TypeRye
ABV40%46.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£125£95
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £125.

For beginners: Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Kilchoman?

Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Kilchoman 2011 / 11 Year Old / Whisky Show 2023 Islay Whisky

Smokey

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

ToastedVegetativeYeasty

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