Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen OrdMary Queen of Scots
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£34.6£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - 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).

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £37.

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

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.6 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 £34.6)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 8 Year Old 2004 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 FruitMalt ExtractHoney

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

ToastedVanilla

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