Quaglia Liquore di Rabarbaro vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Quaglia Liquore di RabarbaroMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryQuagliaMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Quaglia Liquore di Rabarbaro

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Quaglia Liquore di Rabarbaro

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 Rabarbaro is better value at £27 vs £37.

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

Quaglia Liquore di Rabarbaro

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.25 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 £27.25)

Who should buy Quaglia?

Quaglia Liquore di Rabarbaro 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Quaglia Liquore di Rabarbaro

Citric

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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