Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength vs Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

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

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask StrengthTomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask
DistilleryKilchomanTomatin
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%53.9%
Age6 yr11 yr
Price£77£98.95
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £99.

For beginners: Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask is more approachable (65/100 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 £98.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.95 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask 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

Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

SmokeyFresh FruitNew WoodOily

Only Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaOld Wood

Where to buy

Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength

Tomatin 11 Year Old (cask 5777B) - The Single Cask

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