Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlengoyneMary Queen of Scots
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£30.3£36.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.3 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £30.3)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (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

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Toasted

Where to buy

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2007 - Single Minded (Douglas Laing)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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