Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Benrinnes
£42
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £41.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (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 £42.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£41.95 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 £41.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (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