Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
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
North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
North British
£28
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | North British |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £36.5 | £28.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) is better value at £28 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 £28.13)
North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.13 vs £36.5)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 12 years)
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 North?
North British 16 Year Old 1997 - Single Grain Collection (Signatory) 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