Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Port Ellen
★ 3.00
£300
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Banff |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 41.8% |
| Age | 19 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £299.95 | £265.32 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 3.00).
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £265 vs £300.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£299.95 vs £265.32)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £299.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
Both taste of
Only Port Ellen 1982 (bottled 2001) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)