Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
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
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Caledonian
£154
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Caledonian |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.9% | 49.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £163.35 | £154.49 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) is better value at £154 vs £163.
For beginners: Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) 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)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 29 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £154.49)
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)
Pros
- +More affordable (£154.49 vs £163.35)
Cons
- −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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Caledonian 29 Year Old 1987 (cask 23885) - Lost Drams Collection (Valinch & Mallet)