Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old RegencyMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryInver HouseMary Queen of Scots
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£33.28£36.5
Rating4.20/55.00/5

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £37.

For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.28 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.28)

Who should buy Hankey?

Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency

Nutty

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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