Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldRoe & Co Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsRoe & Co
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%45%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£33.99
Rating5.00/54.48/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.99)

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.99 vs £36.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Roe?

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedVanilla

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