Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

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

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask StrengthThe Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2
DistilleryKilchomanThe Epicurean
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.9%56.8%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£77£79.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £80.

For beginners: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£77 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £77)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 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

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNuttyToasted

Where to buy

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

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