Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldGlenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsGlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr15 yr
Price£36.5£31.64
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £37.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £31.64)

Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.64 vs £36.5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 Glenallachie?

Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Explore more