Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore
£243
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caperdonich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.7% | 50.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £243.1 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £243.
For beginners: Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£243.1 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 £243.1)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (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.
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 Tormore 24 Year Old 1995 (cask 13455) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)