Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
★ 4.40
£30
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ian Macleod | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.72 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is better value at £30 vs £37.
For beginners: Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.72 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £29.72)
Who should buy Isle?
Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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Only Isle Of Skye 12 Year Old (Ian Macleod)
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