Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park
£198
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Caperdonich |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.3% | 50.9% |
| Age | 25 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £197.79 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £198.
For beginners: Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£197.79 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 £197.79)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10435) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)