North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
North British
£109
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
| North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Caperdonich |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 48% |
| Age | 26 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £109.08 | £139.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £109 vs £140.
For beginners: North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£109.08 vs £139.9)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.9 vs £109.08)
Who should buy North?
North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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.
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
Only North British 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 5742) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection