Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldGlen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsGlen Ord
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
Age12 yr18 yr
Price£36.5£48.05
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £48.

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

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 affordable (£36.5 vs £48.05)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.05 vs £36.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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