Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 - Pre 2017
Highland Park
★ 4.56
£399
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017 | 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 | 47.5% | 41.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £399 | £265.32 |
| Rating | 4.56/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017
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 4.56).
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).
Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £265.32)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017 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
Only Highland Park 21 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)