Old Perth Number 2 Release vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Old Perth Number 2 ReleaseMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryOld PerthMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.24£36.5
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Old Perth Number 2 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Perth Number 2 Release is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 2 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.24 vs £36.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £28.24)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 2 Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

ToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Old Perth Number 2 Release

Old Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyVanilla

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