Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old
Atom Brands
★ 3.50
£32
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Atom Brands | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42.8% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £31.95 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old is better value at £32 vs £37.
For beginners: Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£31.95 vs £36.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £31.95)
Who should buy Beautiful?
Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old 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
Only Beautiful Fruit 8 Year Old
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old