Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Craigellachie
£35
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.1% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £35 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £34.95)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Where to buy
Craigellachie 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange