Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Bruichladdich
★ 5.00
£175
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bruichladdich | Caperdonich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 50.9% |
| Age | 18 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £174.95 | £163.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
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 £175.
For beginners: Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£174.95 vs £163.35)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£163.35 vs £174.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV) 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 Port Charlotte 18 Year Old (51.5% ABV)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)