Arlett Blended Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Arlett Blended WhiskyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryDistillerie Tessendier & FilsMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryFranceScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Arlett Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Arlett Blended Whisky

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).

Arlett Blended Whisky is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Arlett Blended Whisky is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Arlett Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £29.95)

Who should buy Arlett?

Arlett Blended Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Vanilla

Only Arlett Blended Whisky

YeastyCitricNew Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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