Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£145
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 50.9% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £144.5 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
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 0.00).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 is better value at £145 vs £163.
For beginners: Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£144.5 vs £163.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £144.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13 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 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
Only Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Discovery Series #13
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)