Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Glenmorangie
★ 4.03
£34
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 10 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £33.99 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.03/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.03).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original is better value at £34 vs £37.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.99 vs £36.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.99)
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 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
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Only Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old