Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024
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
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024
Glenfiddich
★ 5.00
£199
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 40% |
| Age | 36 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024 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 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £199)
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £265.32)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Glenfiddich?
Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024 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 Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva - Chinese New Year Limited Edition 2024