Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey vs The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Makers Mark
£6
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Glenrothes
★ 3.78
£5
| Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | The Glenrothes 12 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Makers Mark | Glenrothes |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £5.5 | £5.3 |
| Rating | — | 3.78/5 |
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Quick verdict
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is rated higher (3.78 vs 0.00).
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old is better value at £5 vs £6.
For beginners: Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£5.5 vs £5.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.8)
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.8/5)
- +More affordable (£5.3 vs £5.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Maker's?
Maker's Mark Miniature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy The?
The Glenrothes 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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