Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryTobermoryCaperdonich
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.8%50.9%
Age28 yr30 yr
Price£229.95£163.35
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £230.

For beginners: Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£229.95 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 £229.95)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 28 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

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

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Tobermory 28 Year Old 1995 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

LeatheryTobacco

Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

HoneyNutty

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