Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Noix de la Saint Jean LiqueurMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryNoix de la Saint JeanMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur

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).

Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.25 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 £27.25)

Who should buy Noix?

Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur 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

Honey

Only Noix de la Saint Jean Liqueur

NuttyDried Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedVanilla

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