Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Chorlton Whisky
£109
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
| Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) | Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chorlton Whisky | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £108.95 | £139.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
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).
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £109 vs £140.
For beginners: Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Pros
- +More affordable (£108.95 vs £139.9)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — 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 £108.95)
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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
Only Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection