Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
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
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Yamazakura
£169
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Yamazakura |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50.9% | 58% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £163.35 | £168.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
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 £169.
For beginners: Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky is more approachable (50/100 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 £168.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£168.95 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 Yamazakura?
Yamazakura 963 21 Year Old Fine Blended Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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