Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10clMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryAultmoreMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.6%40%
Age35 yr12 yr
Price£26.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

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 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 12 years)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £26.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aultmore 35 Year Old 1974 (Adelphi) 10cl

Old WoodNutty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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