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Banff 1976 40 Years Single Malt Whisky

Banff 1976 CA

Banff

Eastern Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Brand
Banff
Age
40 years
ABV
51.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Banff
Distillation Year
1976
Bottling Year
2017
Cask Types
Bourbon Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€1,393.19(2024-02-28)

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Banff Distillery, the first to bear the Banff name, was founded in 1824 by James McKilligan & Co. at Banff Bay, Inverboyndie. Ownership transferred to Alex Mackay in 1837, then to James Simpson Sr. and Jr. in 1852. In 1863, James Simpson Jr. built a new facility at Inverboyndie with superior railway access via the Great North of Scotland Railway and premium spring water from Fiskaidly Farm. The distillery suffered multiple disasters. On May 9, 1877, a major fire destroyed most of the facility except the warehouses. By October 1877, Simpson had rebuilt and resumed operations, keeping a fire engine on site. In 1921, the Simpson family sold part to London's Mile End Distillery Company. In 1932, a subsidiary of Distillers Company Ltd. purchased the entire distillery for £50,000 and immediately halted production. On August 16, 1941, a German Junkers Ju 88 bomber raid destroyed Warehouse No. 12, burning many whisky casks and contaminating local water supplies, reportedly poisoning livestock. Repairs began in winter 1941, but in 1943 the RAF 248 Squadron occupied the site until war's end. Post-war restoration ended tragically on October 3, 1959, when a still explosion during repairs destroyed equipment and damaged the distillery, resulting in a £15 fine for safety violations. Operations resumed but the distillery finally closed in 1983. By the late 1980s, most buildings were demolished; the final warehouse burned on April 11, 1991.
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Whiskyspace Notes 1919

Whiskyspace Notes 1919

Jun 24, 2026, 03:09:33

Blimey, this one’s a proper whirlwind—massively fruity, like mangos and green curry all at once, then bam, white pepper and ginger kicking in. Oak’s definitely having its say, but there’s this countryside vibe too, mosses and grasses, bit humus-y. Funny feeling, like free jazz—nothing quite in sync but somehow it works. No dissonances, just a huge, long finish. Pretty lovely, innit? 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1404

Whiskyspace Notes 1404

Jun 3, 2026, 23:17:24

Well, poured myself a dram and at first there was nothing quite in sync, just a bit of white pepper and some faint grasses. But then, honestly, it opened up into a pretty lovely feeling — like a whirlwind of flavours. I got this weird but intriguing mix of manure-y herbs (in a good way!), some humus, and then suddenly these fresh mangos 🥭 pop out. There’s a bit of green tea 🍵 and green curry spice in there too, which was surprising. The finish just keeps going, and there’s this oak’s shooting spices and fern-like note that hangs around. Funny thing is, it felt whole and had this kind of Banffness about it — engines oils and metal polishes, but in an oddly appealing, almost free whisky way. It’s a bit like having several whiskies at the same time, with a touch of harmolodics. Honestly, it’s un-scorable because it’s just so… itself.

Whiskyspace Notes 1275

Whiskyspace Notes 1275

May 27, 2026, 11:51:36

Wild wee dram this one 😄 Loads going on: ripe mango, green tea, damp moss, herbs and a bit of farmyard countryside. Then pepper, turmeric and oily oak kicking about. Feels a bit free-jazz, not neat and tidy, but strangely lovely. Long, fruity, earthy finish. Keeps swirling round the head. 🥃

Joe Collins

Joe Collins

May 22, 2026, 00:01:55

Warm and cosy on the first sip 🥃 Bit of honey, oak, dried fruit and a gentle spice. Feels smooth, slightly smoky, with a nice wee tingle at the end. Quite comforting, honestly.

Elizabeth Holmes

Elizabeth Holmes

May 20, 2026, 05:36:59

Lovely cosy dram 🥃 I get honey, orange peel, a bit of vanilla and gentle oak. Feels warm and smooth, with a wee peppery tingle at the end. Quite moreish, tbh.

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