Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger
Cameron Bridge
£136
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Caperdonich |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 50.9% |
| Age | 35 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £135.92 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger
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).
Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger is better value at £136 vs £163.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger
Pros
- +More affordable (£135.92 vs £163.35)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£163.35 vs £135.92)
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger 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 Cameronbridge 35 Years Old 1984 (cask 27679) - The Artful Dodger
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)