Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glenlossie
£43
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlossie | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 19 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.81 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
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 £43.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.81 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 £42.81)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (casks 822 + 823) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old