Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Ben Nevis
£125
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Caperdonich |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.4% | 50.9% |
| Age | 22 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £125 vs £163.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £163.35)
Cons
- −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 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £124.95)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 22 Year Old 1996 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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