Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£200
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.9% | 50.9% |
| Age | 38 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £163 vs £200.
For beginners: Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (38 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199.95 vs £163.35)
- −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 affordable (£163.35 vs £199.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Blended Whisky 38 Year Old 1980 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)