Aber Falls Madeira Cask vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aber Falls Madeira CaskMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryAber FallsMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Aber Falls Madeira Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aber Falls Madeira Cask

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).

Aber Falls Madeira Cask is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aber Falls Madeira Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.95 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 £27.95)

Who should buy Aber?

Aber Falls Madeira Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Aber Falls Madeira Cask

NuttyCooked Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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