Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
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
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£199
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Benriach |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 46% |
| Age | 36 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Quick verdict
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish 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
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 22 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £199)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £265.32)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 BenRiach?
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish