Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldQuaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsQuaglia
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£29.25
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut) is better value at £29 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 £29.25)

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.25 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Quaglia?

Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola (Hazelnut)

NuttyDried Fruit

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