Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

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

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside CollectionGlen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)
DistilleryCaperdonichGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%62.1%
Age18 yr22 yr
Price£139.9£179.95
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

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 £180.

For beginners: Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 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 affordable (£139.9 vs £179.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179.95 vs £139.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glen?

Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old (Adelphi)

VanillaHoneyOld WoodSherried

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