Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£140
Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021
Kilkerran
£150
| Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection | Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 58.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £139.9 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021
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 £150.
For beginners: Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is more approachable (45/100 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 £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
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Where to buy
Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilkerran 5 Year Old - Online Tasting Week May 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange