Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryFettercairnMary Queen of Scots
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.4%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£50.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £51.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£50.95 vs £36.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£36.5 vs £50.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Mary?

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

Explore more