Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Longmorn
£28
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 14 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £28.45 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (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).
Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is better value at £28 vs £37.
For beginners: Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.45 vs £36.5)
- +Longer maturation (14 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 £28.45)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 14 Year Old 1996 (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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