Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryPort DundasCaperdonich
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV58.4%48%
Age28 yr18 yr
Price£126.95£139.9
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value36/100

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £127 vs £140.

For beginners: Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£126.95 vs £139.9)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 18 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — 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 £126.95)

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 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

Toasted

Only Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64902) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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