Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldRumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsRumJava
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£34.25
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended

Smoke0/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £34.25)

RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.25 vs £36.5)

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 RumJava?

RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only RumJava Cinna'Mon Bay Coffee Blended

NuttyChocolate

Explore more