Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryDartmoorMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£28.07£36.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml) is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.07 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 £28.07)

Who should buy Dartmoor?

Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml) 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Dartmoor Whisky Discovery Set (3 x 50ml)

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh Fruit

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