Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryFilliersMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£27.71£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

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).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.71 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 £27.71)

Who should buy Goldlys?

Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Goldlys 12 Year Old Amontillado Cask Finish (cask 2655)

SherriedNutty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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