Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mortlach
£26
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | Mortlach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £36.5 | £26.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £26 vs £37.
For beginners: Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
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 £26.4)
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£26.4 vs £36.5)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Only Mortlach 15 Year Old 35cl (Gordon & MacPhail)