Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Fettercairn
£51
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £50.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
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 £51.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£50.95 vs £36.5)
- −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 affordable (£36.5 vs £50.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 16272) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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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