Chivas Regal 12 Year Old vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year OldMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryChivas RegalMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£26.95£36.5
Rating3.90/55.00/5

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.90).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 vs £36.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £26.95)

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

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