Niepoort Senior Tawny Port vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Niepoort Senior Tawny PortMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryNiepoortMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Niepoort Senior Tawny Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Niepoort Senior Tawny Port

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).

Niepoort Senior Tawny Port is better value at £29 vs £37.

For beginners: Niepoort Senior Tawny Port is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Niepoort Senior Tawny Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.25 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £29.25)

Who should buy Niepoort?

Niepoort Senior Tawny Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Niepoort Senior Tawny Port

NuttyDried FruitChocolate

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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