Belgrove Hazelnut Rum vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Belgrove Hazelnut RumMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryBelgroveMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£31.75£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum

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).

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum is better value at £32 vs £37.

For beginners: Belgrove Hazelnut Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.75 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 £31.75)

Who should buy Belgrove?

Belgrove Hazelnut Rum 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

VanillaHoney

Only Belgrove Hazelnut Rum

ChocolateNuttyCooked Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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