Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.5£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £29.5)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Honey

Only Glen Moray Port Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Cooked FruitSherriedChocolate

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedVanilla

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