Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Caperdonich
★ 5.00
£163
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Fettercairn
£175
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Fettercairn |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 46% |
| Age | 30 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £163.35 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
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 £175.
For beginners: Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £175)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 vs £163.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 17 Year Old 1997 - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
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