Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) vs Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£125
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
| Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.4% | 48% |
| Age | 22 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £139.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £125 vs £140.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £139.9)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −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 £124.95)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) 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
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