Trus Crianza 2021 vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Trus Crianza 2021Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryTrusMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Trus Crianza 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Trus Crianza 2021

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).

Trus Crianza 2021 is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Trus Crianza 2021 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Trus Crianza 2021

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.25 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £28.25)

Who should buy Trus?

Trus Crianza 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Trus Crianza 2021

Cooked FruitTobacco

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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