Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

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

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside CollectionThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl
DistilleryCaperdonichThe Lakes Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48%40%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£139.9£197.99
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

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 £198.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl 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 affordable (£139.9 vs £197.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£197.99 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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyToasted

Only Caperdonich 18 Year Old Peated - Secret Speyside Collection

MedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

VanillaMalt Extract

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