Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryQuagliaMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut) is better value at £29 vs £37.

For beginners: Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.25 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £29.25)

Who should buy Quaglia?

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Vanilla

Only Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

NuttyDried Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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