Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldSuper Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsNikka
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£52.75
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £53.

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

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 affordable (£36.5 vs £52.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.75 vs £36.5)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Super?

Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only Super Nikka Japanese Blended Whisky

Fragant

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