Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch WhiskyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryDeanstonMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£33.95£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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).

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £34 vs £37.

For beginners: Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £33.95)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

New WoodCitricCooked Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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