Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Edradour
£262
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 50.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £261.67 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
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 £262.
For beginners: Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£261.67 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 £261.67)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish 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 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 Edradour 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 803 & 804) - Bordeaux Cask Finish
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)