Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Loch Lomond
£157
| Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caperdonich | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 52.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £163.35 | £156.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £157 vs £163.
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)
- +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 £156.79)
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£156.79 vs £163.35)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −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 Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchmurrin 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange