Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside CollectionSpeyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
DistilleryCaperdonichChorlton Whisky
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%55.4%
Age18 yr22 yr
Price£139.9£108.95
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £109 vs £140.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.9 vs £108.95)

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£108.95 vs £139.9)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — 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 Speyside?

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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

Toasted

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNutty

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