Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl vs Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70clMary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
DistilleryLudlow DistilleryMary Queen of Scots
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£37.99£36.5
Rating5.00/5

Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl

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).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £38.

For beginners: Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£37.99 vs £36.5)
  • 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 affordable (£36.5 vs £37.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ludlow?

Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl 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 Ludlow Distillery Dry Gin No. 1, 70cl

CitricVegetative

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

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