Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryJuraMary Queen of Scots
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£52.08£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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 £52.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.08 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 £52.08)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

OilyLeafy

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyToastedVanilla

Explore more