Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLeanMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryMaster of MaltMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£31.63£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean

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).

Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean is better value at £32 vs £37.

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

Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.63 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 £31.63)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Whisky?

Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Toasted

Only Whisky 4 Movember Smo'key Charlie MacLean

SmokeyLeatheryOld Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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