Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve
Lismore
★ 4.00
£29
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lismore | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £28.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve is better value at £29 vs £37.
For beginners: Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.95 vs £36.5)
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 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £28.95)
Who should buy Lismore?
Lismore 8 Year Old Special Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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