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 Release
Old Perth
★ 4.00
£28

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Old Perth Number 2 Release | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Perth | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £28.24 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Perth Number 2 Release
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Old Perth Number 2 Release
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
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
Only Old Perth Number 2 Release
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old