Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
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
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Glenmorangie
★ 4.53
£199
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 43% |
| Age | 36 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.53/5 |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 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).
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 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £199)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £265.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare (2015 Release)