Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondMary Queen of Scots
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age15 yr12 yr
Price£34.61£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) is better value at £35 vs £37.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.61 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 £34.61)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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