Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldNorth British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsNorth British
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£31.95
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory) is better value at £32 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £31.95)

North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.95 vs £36.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 North?

North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only North British 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 260481, 260482 & 260484) (Signatory)

Old Wood

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