Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Woven Experience No.9

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldWoven Experience No.9
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsWoven
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%46.1%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£30.57
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Woven Experience No.9

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woven Experience No.9

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Woven Experience No.9 is better value at £31 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 £30.57)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Woven Experience No.9

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£30.57 vs £36.5)

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 Woven?

Woven Experience No.9 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyVanilla

Only Woven Experience No.9

SmokeyVegetative

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