Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection
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
Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection
Uitvlugt
£271
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Uitvlugt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 50.9% | 40% |
| Age | 30 yr | NAS |
| Price | £163.35 | £271 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection
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 £271.
For beginners: Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection is more approachable (65/100 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 £271)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£271 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 Guyana?
Guyana (Uitvlugt) PM 1999 / Single Barrel Selection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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