Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95clMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryDrinks KitchenMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

Smoke72/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

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).

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl is better value at £27 vs £37.

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

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +More affordable (£27 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 £27)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Drinks?

Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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

Honey

Only Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona, Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 95cl

CitricFragantMedicinal

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedVanilla

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