Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlenburgieMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£33.02£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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).

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.02 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.02)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - 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

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Glenburgie 8 Year Old 2007 (cask 11065) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Cooked FruitFragant

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

ToastedVanilla

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