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)
Loch Lomond
£35

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.61 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (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).
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
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange