Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

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

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary BottlingBanff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBenromachBanff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%41.8%
Age17 yr36 yr
Price£199.95£265.32
Rating5.00/5

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value19/100

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling is better value at £200 vs £265.

For beginners: Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199.95 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 17 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£265.32 vs £199.95)

Who should buy Benromach?

Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling 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 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 Benromach 17 Year Old Special Centenary Bottling

SherriedHoneyDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeatheryTobaccoMalt ExtractNutty

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