Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)

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

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)
DistilleryCaperdonichElixir Distillers
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.9%50.5%
Age30 yr18 yr
Price£163.35£217.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)

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 £218.

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 £217.5)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water

Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£217.5 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 Isle?

Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection) 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

Honey

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

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitNutty

Only Isle of Mull 18 Year Old - First Murderer (The Macbeth Collection)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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