Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

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

Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill DevilBanff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryClarendonBanff
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%41.8%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£191£265.32
Rating5.00/5

Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil

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).

Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil is better value at £191 vs £265.

For beginners: Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£191 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£265.32 vs £191)

Who should buy Clarendon?

Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Clarendon Pot Still 2000 / 21 Year Old / Kill Devil

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitToastedOily

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

Old WoodLeatheryTobaccoMalt ExtractNutty

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