Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Nevis Dew - Blue Label

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldNevis Dew - Blue Label
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsBen Nevis
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£29.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Nevis Dew - Blue Label is better value at £30 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £29.5)

Nevis Dew - Blue Label

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 vs £36.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

Who should buy Nevis?

Nevis Dew - Blue Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Nevis Dew - Blue Label

SherriedNutty

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