The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip FlaskMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryThe English DistilleryMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.72£36.5
Rating5.00/5

The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.72 vs £36.5)

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 £29.72)

Who should buy The?

The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask 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

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

Only The English - Original Gift Pack with Hip Flask

Fragant

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyToasted

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