Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBanffLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV41.8%40%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£265.32£220
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £220 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£265.32 vs £220)

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£220 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Nutty

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

Old WoodLeatheryTobaccoMalt Extract

Only Longmorn 18 Year Old Single Batch Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Cooked FruitChocolateCitricToasted

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