Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
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
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Highland Park
£230
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Highland Park |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 46% |
| Age | 36 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £229.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) is better value at £230 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 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£265.32 vs £229.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£229.9 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 Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Highland Park 21 Year Old (November 2019 Release)