Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's Choice vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's ChoiceMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondMary Queen of Scots
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV48.8%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£44.95£36.5
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value67/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's Choice

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £45.

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

Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's Choice

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £36.5)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 affordable (£36.5 vs £44.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's Choice 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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Loch Lomond Coffey Still Single Grain - Distiller's Choice

FragantCitric

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

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