Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£26
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £26.4 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £26 vs £37.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.4 vs £36.5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £26.4)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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