Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldMortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
Age12 yr7 yr
Price£36.5£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £40.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 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 affordable (£36.5 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.5)
  • 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 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh Fruit

Only Mortlach 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Old Wood

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Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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