Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich
£123
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Talisker |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 57.3% |
| Age | 37 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £122.95 | £112.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) is better value at £113 vs £123.
For beginners: Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122.95 vs £112.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Caperdonich?
Caperdonich 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 37 Year Old 1972 Cask 7420 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)