Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended RumMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryAppletonMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£26.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended 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).

Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.95 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 £26.95)

Who should buy Appleton?

Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Appleton Estate Signature Single Traditional Blended Rum

Cooked Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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