Benromach 21 Year Old vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benromach 21 Year Old
Benromach
£134
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Benromach 21 Year Old | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benromach | Caperdonich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 50.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £133.95 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benromach 21 Year Old
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Benromach 21 Year Old
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).
Benromach 21 Year Old is better value at £134 vs £163.
For beginners: Benromach 21 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benromach 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£133.95 vs £163.35)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £133.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benromach?
Benromach 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Benromach 21 Year Old
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)