North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryNorth BritishMary Queen of Scots
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age13 yr12 yr
Price£26.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

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).

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 12 years)

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 £26.95)

Who should buy North?

North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 ExtractVanilla

Only North British 13 Year Old 2007 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)

New WoodYeasty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh FruitToasted

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