The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit
The Lakes Distillery
£150
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
| The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit | Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Lakes Distillery | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.6% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £139.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit
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).
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is better value at £140 vs £150.
For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £139.9)
- −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 affordable (£139.9 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit 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 The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Forbidden Fruit
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection