Toki Blended Japanese Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Toki Blended Japanese WhiskyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistillerySuntoryMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.5£36.5
Rating4.34/55.00/5

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Toki Blended Japanese 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 4.34).

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Toki Blended Japanese Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 vs £36.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £29.5)

Who should buy Toki?

Toki Blended Japanese 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

Fresh FruitVanillaMalt Extract

Only Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

CitricNew Wood

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyToasted

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