St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish WhiskeyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistillerySt Patrick'sMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£33.98£36.5
Rating5.00/5

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

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).

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £37.

For beginners: St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.98 vs £36.5)

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 £33.98)

Who should buy St?

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey 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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

Fragant

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitToasted

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