Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10clThe Big Smoke 46
DistilleryCaperdonichDuncan Taylor
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.1%46%
Age38 yr10 yr
Price£28.78£34.3
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £29 vs £34.

For beginners: Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.78 vs £34.3)
  • +Longer maturation (38 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

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 (£34.3 vs £28.78)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl 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 Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Caperdonich 38 Year Old 1970 (Adelphi) 10cl

SherriedOld WoodHoneyDried FruitNutty

Only The Big Smoke 46

SmokeyOily

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