Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldSt Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsSt Patrick's
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£33.98
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

St Patrick's Oak Aged 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £33.98)

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.98 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 St?

St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Fresh FruitToasted

Only St Patrick's Oak Aged Irish Whiskey

Fragant

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