Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Mortlach
£432
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Mortlach |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 48.5% |
| Age | 36 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £432.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £265 vs £432.
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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£265.32 vs £432.17)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£432.17 vs £265.32)
- −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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Mortlach 30 Year Old 1989 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)