Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLittlemillCaperdonich
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%50.9%
Age22 yr30 yr
Price£181.51£163.35
Rating5.00/5

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

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).

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £163 vs £182.

For beginners: Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£181.51 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 £181.51)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Littlemill?

Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter 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.

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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Littlemill 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 10882) - Old & Rare (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedDried FruitNutty

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