Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Craigellachie
£43
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £42.83 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
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).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£42.83 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 £42.83)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange