Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage)
Balvenie
★ 4.00
£150
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Caperdonich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 50.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £163.35 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage) is better value at £150 vs £163.
For beginners: Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£150 vs £163.35)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £150)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie Peat Week Aged 14 Year Old (2003 Vintage)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)