Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
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
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£29
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | North Star Spirits |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 57.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £36.5 | £28.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits is better value at £29 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
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£36.5 vs £28.95)
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£28.95 vs £36.5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
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 Tarot?
Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Only Tarot Blend 6 Year Old 2016 "The Fool" - North Star Spirits