Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
£200
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 50.9% |
| Age | 19 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)
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 £200.
For beginners: Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt) 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 Caol Ila 19 Year Old 1999 (Master of Malt)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)