Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)
Arran
★ 4.67
£199
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release) | Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Banff |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 41.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £199 | £265.32 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)
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 4.67).
Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release) is better value at £199 vs £265.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £265.32)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.7 vs 5.0)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 17 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £199)
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Arran 17 Year Old (2014 Release)
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)