Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch WhiskyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryHunter LaingMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.2%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£30.85£36.5
Rating3.33/55.00/5

Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.33).

Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £31 vs £37.

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

Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£30.85 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.3 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £30.85)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 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 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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Highland Journey Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Old WoodSherried

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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