Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021 vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlaetzerMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£29.75£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021 is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021 is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.75 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £29.75)

Who should buy Glaetzer?

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Toasted

Only Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2021

Old WoodChocolate

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

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