Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (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 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlenlossieMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age19 yr12 yr
Price£42.81£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 1130 & 1131) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Old Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Toasted

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