Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
GlenAllachie
£32
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenAllachie | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £31.64 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
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: Glenallachie 15 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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)
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)
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.
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