Deerstalker Highland Edition vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Deerstalker Highland EditionMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryDeerstalkerMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£32.98£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Deerstalker Highland Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Deerstalker Highland Edition

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).

Deerstalker Highland Edition is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Deerstalker Highland Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Deerstalker Highland Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.98 vs £36.5)

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 £32.98)

Who should buy Deerstalker?

Deerstalker Highland Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

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Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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