Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£118
| Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kilchoman | Mortlach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 56.5% |
| Age | 6 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £77 | £117.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £118.
For beginners: Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
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 £117.76)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 6 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.76 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6079) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange