Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006
DistilleryBanffGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.8%43%
Age36 yr17 yr
Price£265.32£199
Rating5.00/5

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value19/100

Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006 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)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£265.32 vs £199)

Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodLeatheryTobaccoMalt ExtractNutty

Only Glengoyne 17 Year Old - Pre 2006

SherriedHoneyDried FruitToasted

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