Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Mary Queen of Scots
★ 5.00
£37
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Duncan Taylor
★ 3.17
£28
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 3 yr |
| Price | £36.5 | £28.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.17/5 |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.17).
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram is better value at £28 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £28.24)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£28.24 vs £36.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.2 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 Smokin'?
Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram 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
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Only Smokin' - The Gentleman’s Dram