Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

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

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside CollectionSingleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)
DistilleryCaperdonichGlendullan
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%54.6%
Age18 yr19 yr
Price£139.9£124.51
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is better value at £125 vs £140.

For beginners: Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) is more approachable (60/100 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.9 vs £124.51)

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£124.51 vs £139.9)
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021) 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

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalToastedDried FruitLeathery

Only Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year Old (Special Release 2021)

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitOld WoodSherried

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