Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Highland Park
£230
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) | Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Banff |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 41.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £229.9 | £265.32 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) is better value at £230 vs £265.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£229.9 vs £265.32)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £229.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Banff?
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)