Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

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

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)
DistilleryBanffHighland Park
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV41.8%43%
Age36 yr22 yr
Price£265.32£199.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) is better value at £200 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 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£265.32 vs £199.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £265.32)

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 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodLeathery

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

TobaccoMalt ExtractNutty

Only Highland Park 22 Year Old 1987 (Signatory)

SmokeySherried

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