Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlenlossieMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£39.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 £40.

For beginners: Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 10525 & 10529) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Citric

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitToasted

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