North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)
North British
£32
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory) | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory) is better value at £32 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £36.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £31.95)
Who should buy North?
North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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
Only North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old