Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£264
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Banff |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.7% | 41.8% |
| Age | 28 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £264.17 | £265.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £264 vs £265.
For beginners: Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£264.17 vs £265.32)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 28 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £264.17)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)