Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old
Glenfarclas
£399
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old | Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Banff |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 41.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £399 | £265.32 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old
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).
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £265 vs £399.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£399 vs £265.32)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£265.32 vs £399)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old 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 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
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Only Glenfarclas 105 20 Year Old
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)