Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Ord
£48
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £48.05 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Glen Ord 18 Year Old 1989 Cask 3336 - Old Malt Cask (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 £48.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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)
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
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.
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
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old