Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Ragtime Rye Whiskey

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldRagtime Rye Whiskey
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsNew York Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltRye
ABV40%45.2%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£38.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £39.

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 affordable (£36.5 vs £38.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Ragtime Rye Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£38.99 vs £36.5)

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 Ragtime?

Ragtime Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Ragtime Rye Whiskey

VegetativeNuttyYeasty

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