Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl
Tomintoul
★ 3.50
£28
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £27.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27.95 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £27.95)
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 10 Year Old 35cl 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
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