Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Deanston
★ 5.00
£123
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
| Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48% |
| Age | 21 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £139.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Quick verdict
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £123 vs £140.
For beginners: Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£122.95 vs £139.9)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.9 vs £122.95)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection 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
Only Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection