Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£211
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 50.9% |
| Age | 24 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £210.5 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £163 vs £211.
For beginners: Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£210.5 vs £163.35)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£163.35 vs £210.5)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 24 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Beldorney?
Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Both taste of
Only Beldorney 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 2031153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)