Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe LiqueurMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryDevil's BotanyMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur

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).

Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.25 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 £28.25)

Who should buy Devil's?

Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Devil's Botany Chocolate Absinthe Liqueur

ChocolateVegetative

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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