Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical RumMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistillerySpirited UnionMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.75£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

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).

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 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 £29.75)

Who should buy Spirited?

Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Spirited Union Lemon & Leaf Botanical Rum

CitricLeafyVegetativeSolvent

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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