Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)
Cragganmore
£31
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £30.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) is better value at £31 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.95 vs £36.5)
- +Longer maturation (13 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 £30.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 13 Year Old 1998 (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
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