Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Banff
★ 5.00
£265
Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
Ledaig
£198
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Ledaig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 41.8% | 40% |
| Age | 36 yr | NAS |
| Price | £265.32 | £198 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is better value at £198 vs £265.
For beginners: Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £198)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£198 vs £265.32)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Ledaig 2005 / 17 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Signatory for The Whisky Exchange Island Whisky