Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star SpiritsMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistillerySouth Star SpiritsMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£47.24£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits

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).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £47.

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

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.24 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 £47.24)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland 10 Year Old 2011 - South Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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