Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Port Dundas
£199
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | Caperdonich |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 50.9% |
| Age | 31 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
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 £199.
For beginners: Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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
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Only Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
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