Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release) vs Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release)
Arran
★ 5.00
£250
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
| Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 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 | 21 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £250 | £265.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release) is better value at £250 vs £265.
For beginners: Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£250 vs £265.32)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £250)
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 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
Both taste of
Only Arran 21 Year Old (Inaugural 2018 Release)
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)