Villa Ascenti Gin vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Villa Ascenti GinMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryVilla AscentiMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£39.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Villa Ascenti Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Villa Ascenti Gin

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 £40.

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

Villa Ascenti Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Villa?

Villa Ascenti Gin 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Villa Ascenti Gin

FragantVegetativeCitricLeafy

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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