Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryCaperdonichGlen Moray
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.9%54.7%
Age30 yr17 yr
Price£163.35£179
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £179.

For beginners: Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £179)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£179 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

SherriedDried FruitHoney

Only Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodNutty

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 2006 (cask 35.383) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

VanillaToasted

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