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) - Signatory
Craigellachie
£33

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 9 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £32.84 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - Signatory
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Craigellachie 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 800093 & 800094) - 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).
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