Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Strega Liqueur

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldStrega Liqueur
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsStrega
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£31.75
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Strega Liqueur

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strega Liqueur

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strega Liqueur is better value at £32 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 £31.75)

Strega Liqueur

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£31.75 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 Strega?

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

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only Strega Liqueur

FragantVegetative

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