Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Inver House
★ 4.20
£33

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inver House | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £33.28 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £37.
For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.28 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.28)
Who should buy Hankey?
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency 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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