Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balmenach
★ 5.00
£39
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £39.22 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £39.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.22 vs £36.5)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.5 vs £39.22)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 10 Year Old 2002 (cask 9864) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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