Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryTobermoryMary Queen of Scots
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
Age7 yr12 yr
Price£33.19£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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).

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£33.19 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.19)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Ledaig 7 Year Old 2010 (casks 700387 & 700388) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokeyOily

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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