Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

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

Caperdonich 30 Years Old 1982 (cask 8778) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryCaperdonichPort Dundas
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50.9%51.3%
Age30 yr31 yr
Price£163.35£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

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 £199.

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 £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 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 Port?

Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead) 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

Nutty

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

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitHoney

Only Port Dundas 31 Year Old 1988 (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractOilyHay-likeYeasty

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