Dalmore The Quintet vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore The Quintet
Dalmore
★ 4.50
£127
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
| Dalmore The Quintet | Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.5% | 48% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £126.5 | £139.9 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore The Quintet
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Dalmore The Quintet
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Dalmore The Quintet is better value at £127 vs £140.
For beginners: Dalmore The Quintet is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dalmore The Quintet
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£126.5 vs £139.9)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.9 vs £126.5)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore The Quintet is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Dalmore The Quintet
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection