Aalborg Taffel Akvavit vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aalborg Taffel AkvavitMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryAalborgMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£34.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Aalborg Taffel Akvavit

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Aalborg Taffel Akvavit

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).

Aalborg Taffel Akvavit is better value at £35 vs £37.

For beginners: Aalborg Taffel Akvavit is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Aalborg Taffel Akvavit

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 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 £34.95)

Who should buy Aalborg?

Aalborg Taffel Akvavit 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 Aalborg Taffel Akvavit

VegetativeHay-like

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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