Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.)
Tullibardine
£188
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 48.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £163.35 | £188.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £188.
For beginners: Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £188.18)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 28 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£188.18 vs £163.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 28 Year Old 1993 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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