Ketel One Vodka vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ketel One VodkaMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryKetel OneMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27.25£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Ketel One Vodka

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ketel One Vodka

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).

Ketel One Vodka is better value at £27 vs £37.

For beginners: Ketel One Vodka is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ketel One Vodka

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£27.25 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £27.25)

Who should buy Ketel?

Ketel One Vodka 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Ketel One Vodka

Citric

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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