Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

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

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
DistilleryCaperdonichLaphroaig
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.6%46.6%
Age36 yr32 yr
Price£1250£1500
Rating5.00/5

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner45/100
Value3/100

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £1250 vs £1500.

For beginners: Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£1250 vs £1500)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 32 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£1500 vs £1250)

Who should buy Caperdonich?

Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Caperdonich 36 Year Old 1982 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedNutty

Only Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitLeathery

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