Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Mortlach
£33
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 13 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £32.62 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (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).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.62 vs £36.5)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £32.62)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (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
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Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1999 (casks 7898+7899) (Signatory)
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