Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt WhiskyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryThe Black Bottle DistilleryMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV45%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27.99£36.5
Rating4.30/55.00/5

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.30).

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky is better value at £28 vs £37.

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

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.99 vs £36.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £27.99)

Who should buy Lord?

Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Lord Randolph Oxford Malt Whisky

New Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoney

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