Old Perth Number 6 Release vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Old Perth Number 6 ReleaseMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryOld PerthMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£26.95£36.5
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Old Perth Number 6 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Old Perth Number 6 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Perth Number 6 Release is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 6 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 6 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £26.95)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 6 Release 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

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 6 Release

Old Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

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