Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde
£276
| Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) | Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Banff | Strathclyde |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 41.8% | 45.7% |
| Age | 36 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £265.32 | £275.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £276.
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 affordable (£265.32 vs £275.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£275.95 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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Banff 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)
Only Strathclyde 35 Year Old 1990 (cask 6444079) Oloroso Finish - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)