Nevis Dew - Blue Label vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Nevis Dew - Blue LabelMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryBen NevisMary Queen of Scots
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.5£36.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Nevis Dew - Blue Label is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Nevis Dew - Blue Label is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £29.5)

Who should buy Nevis?

Nevis Dew - Blue Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

HoneyToasted

Only Nevis Dew - Blue Label

SherriedNutty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

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