Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMaster of MaltCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.6%
Age40 yr22 yr
Price£286.95£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £250 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £249.95)

Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£249.95 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitSherried

Only Caperdonich 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractNutty

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