Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayMary Queen of Scots
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%40%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£34.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is better value at £35 vs £37.

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

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £34.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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