Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - SignatoryMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryCraigellachieMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age9 yr12 yr
Price£32.84£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

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).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.84 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 9 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £32.84)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory 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

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