Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

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

Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyCaperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryCollectivumCaperdonich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.9%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£160£163.35
Rating5.00/5

Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £160 vs £163.

For beginners: Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£160 vs £163.35)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£163.35 vs £160)

Who should buy Collectivum?

Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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

NuttyHoney

Only Collectivum XXVIII / Special Releases 2017 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Malt ExtractChocolateCitric

Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

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