Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Bladnoch
£40
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (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).
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £40.
For beginners: Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.5)
- −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 affordable (£36.5 vs £39.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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