Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
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
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Imperial
£203
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Imperial |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 41.8% | 52.1% |
| Age | 36 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £203.16 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is better value at £203 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 £203.16)
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Pros
- +More affordable (£203.16 vs £265.32)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −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 Imperial?
Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Imperial 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 104355) - Monologue (Chapter 7)