Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky
The Black Bottle Distillery
★ 4.30
£28
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Black Bottle Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £27.99 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.30/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.30).
Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27.99 vs £36.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £27.99)
Who should buy Lord?
Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
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Only Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old