Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin
Johnnie Walker
£35
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £34.94 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin is better value at £35 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.94 vs £36.5)
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 £34.94)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with Gift Tin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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