Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses
Connemara
★ 5.00
£31
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Connemara | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £30.5 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses is better value at £31 vs £37.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£30.5 vs £36.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £30.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Connemara?
Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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
Only Connemara Peated Single Malt + 2 Glasses
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old