Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky
★ 4.40
£32
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Weeknight Whisky | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).
Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £37.
For beginners: Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £31.95)
Who should buy Weeknight?
Weeknight Whisky Speyside 8 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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