Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Jameson
£325
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Jameson |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 41.8% | 40% |
| Age | 36 yr | NAS |
| Price | £265.32 | £325 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £265 vs £325.
For beginners: Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 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)
- +More affordable (£265.32 vs £325)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£325 vs £265.32)
- −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 Jameson?
Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Jameson 23 Year Old Small Batch / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange