Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Midleton
£205
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) | Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Midleton | Banff |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 41.8% |
| Age | NAS | 36 yr |
| Price | £204.95 | £265.32 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
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).
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) is better value at £205 vs £265.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Pros
- +More affordable (£204.95 vs £265.32)
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 £204.95)
Who should buy Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still 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
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