Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich
★ 4.50
£162
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 50.9% |
| Age | 28 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £162.15 | £163.35 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 4.50).
Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £162 vs £163.
For beginners: Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£162.15 vs £163.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 28 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £162.15)
Who should buy Teaninich?
Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Teaninich 28 Year Old 1983 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)