Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 3.40
£179
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50.9% | 47.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £163.35 | £178.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.40/5 |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.40).
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £163 vs £179.
For beginners: Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £178.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£178.95 vs £163.35)
- −Lower community rating (3.4 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 Japanese?
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)