Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
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
Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Foursquare
£199
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 41.8% | 40% |
| Age | 36 yr | NAS |
| Price | £265.32 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £199)
Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 vs £265.32)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Foursquare?
Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Foursquare Redoutable / 14 Year Old Single Traditional Blended Rum