The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps
Girvan
★ 3.50
£45
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £45.34 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £45.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.34 vs £36.5)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 affordable (£36.5 vs £45.34)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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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Where to buy
The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange