Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£264
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 48.7% |
| Age | 36 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £264.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £264 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 28 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £264.17)
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£264.17 vs £265.32)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Bladnoch 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/140) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)