Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Tamdhu
★ 5.00
£39
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | Tamdhu |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £36.5 | £38.59 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £39.
For beginners: Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£36.5 vs £38.59)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£38.59 vs £36.5)
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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 Tamdhu 8 Year Old 2006 (cask 11002) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)