Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5lMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryGrant'sMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£39.95£36.5
Rating2.80/55.00/5

Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner100/100
Value70/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.80).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £40.

For beginners: Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.5)
  • Lower community rating (2.8 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 affordable (£36.5 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Grant's?

Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky 1.5l 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.

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

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Toasted

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