Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Doorly's
£29
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
| Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum | Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Doorly's | Mary Queen of Scots |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £29.25 | £36.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is better value at £29 vs £37.
For beginners: Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Blended Rum
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£29.25 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 £29.25)
Who should buy Doorly's?
Doorly's 5 Year Old Rum 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
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old