Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Craigellachie
★ 4.70
£115
| Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | Craigellachie 17 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Craigellachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £139.9 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.70/5 |
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.70).
Craigellachie 17 Year Old is better value at £115 vs £140.
For beginners: Craigellachie 17 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.9 vs £114.95)
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £139.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 17 Year Old 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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Where to buy
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 17 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange