Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky vs Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Caol Ila
£150
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
| Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky | Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Caperdonich |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.9% |
| Age | NAS | 30 yr |
| Price | £150 | £163.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
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).
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is better value at £150 vs £163.
For beginners: Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£150 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +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 Caol?
Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Caol Ila 2010 / 11 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Islay Whisky
Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)