The Speyside 12 Year Old vs Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur

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

The Speyside 12 Year OldMerlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur
DistillerySpeysideMerlet
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£28.67£20.95
Rating4.93/5

The Speyside 12 Year Old

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

Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

The Speyside 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Speyside 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.93 vs 0.00).

Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur is better value at £21 vs £29.

For beginners: The Speyside 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The Speyside 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£28.67 vs £20.95)

Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.95 vs £28.67)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy The?

The Speyside 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Merlet?

Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only The Speyside 12 Year Old

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Merlet Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur

Cooked FruitSweaty

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