Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005 vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryCroftMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.5£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005

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).

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005 is better value at £29 vs £37.

For beginners: Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.5 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 £28.5)

Who should buy Croft?

Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Croft Quinta Da Roeda Port 2005

ChocolateDried FruitCooked FruitSherried

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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