Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's
Loch Lomond
£158
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 50.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £158 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's
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).
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's is better value at £158 vs £163.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£158 vs £163.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £158)
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Loch Lomond 20 Year Old - The Open Course Collection - Royal St George's
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)