Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Hanyu
£125
| Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Hanyu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 55% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £139.9 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306 is better value at £125 vs £140.
For beginners: Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £124.95)
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £139.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Hanyu?
Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306 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.
Tasting notes
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Only Hanyu 1988 "Big Butt" Cask 9306