Grant's Distillery Edition vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Grant's Distillery EditionMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGrant'sMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46.3%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£31.22£36.5
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Grant's Distillery Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Grant's Distillery Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Grant's Distillery Edition is better value at £31 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Grant's Distillery Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.22 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £31.22)

Who should buy Grant's?

Grant's Distillery Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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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