Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
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
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Midleton
£205
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Midleton |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 41.8% | 46% |
| Age | 36 yr | NAS |
| Price | £265.32 | £204.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Quick verdict
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) is better value at £205 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 £204.95)
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design)
Pros
- +More affordable (£204.95 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 Midleton?
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy (Old Design) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
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