Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Highland Park
£200
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) | 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 | 43% | 41.8% |
| Age | 22 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £199.95 | £265.32 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
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).
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is better value at £200 vs £265.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£199.95 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)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £199.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) 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
Both taste of
Only Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)