30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de NormandieMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Distillery30&40Mary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£35.5£36.5
Rating5.00/5

30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie

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).

30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie is better value at £36 vs £37.

For beginners: 30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.5 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 £35.5)

Who should buy 30&40?

30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie 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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only 30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie

Citric

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

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