Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryDuncan TaylorCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV50%48%
Age18 yr18 yr
Price£120.03£139.9
Rating5.00/5

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

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).

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £120 vs £140.

For beginners: Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£120.03 vs £139.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £120.03)

Who should buy Black?

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

TobaccoOld WoodNutty

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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