Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryAberfeldyCaperdonich
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%48%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£148.95£139.9
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is better value at £140 vs £149.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 18 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£148.95 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 £148.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Toasted

Only Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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