Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£180
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 50.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £179.95 | £163.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 better value at £163 vs £180.
For beginners: Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£179.95 vs £163.35)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£163.35 vs £179.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Ardmore 19 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)