Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - SignatoryMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£33.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - 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).

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory is better value at £34 vs £37.

For beginners: Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • 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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory 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

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Aultmore 10 Year Old 2009 (casks 305642 & 305643) - Signatory

Nutty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Toasted

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