CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Gordon & MacPhail
£40
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Gordon & MacPhail | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £39.5 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £40.
For beginners: CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£39.5 vs £36.5)
- −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 affordable (£36.5 vs £39.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy CRN57?
CRN57 12 Year Old Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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