1800 Anejo Tequila vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

1800 Anejo TequilaMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Distillery1800Mary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£37.5£36.5
Rating5.00/5

1800 Anejo Tequila

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

1800 Anejo Tequila

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).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £38.

For beginners: 1800 Anejo Tequila is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

1800 Anejo Tequila

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.5 vs £36.5)
  • 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 affordable (£36.5 vs £37.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy 1800?

1800 Anejo Tequila 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.

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 1800 Anejo Tequila

New WoodCooked Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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