Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs 30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie
30&40
£36
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | 30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | 30&40 |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £36.5 | £35.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie is better value at £36 vs £37.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £35.5)
30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.5 vs £36.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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 30&40?
30&40 Double Jus Aperitif de Normandie 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
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