Bulleit Rye vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Bulleit RyeMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryBulleitMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV45%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£35.95£36.5
Rating4.53/55.00/5

Bulleit Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Bulleit Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.53).

Bulleit Rye is better value at £36 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Bulleit Rye

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £36.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £35.95)

Who should buy Bulleit?

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

CitricNew Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Where to buy

Bulleit Rye

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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