The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
The Epicurean
★ 5.00
£60
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Epicurean | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £59.9 | £36.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £60.
For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.9 vs £36.5)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£36.5 vs £59.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
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Where to buy
The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange