Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 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.

Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV48%48%
Age24 yr18 yr
Price£199.95£139.9
Rating4.53/55.00/5

Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value23/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 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 4.53).

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is better value at £140 vs £200.

For beginners: Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 18 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £139.9)
  • 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£139.9 vs £199.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bourbon?

Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Bourbon Whiskey #1 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaOld WoodSherriedHoney

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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