Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Moray
£33
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £32.75 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (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).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £33 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£32.75 vs £36.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £32.75)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11621) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
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