Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldThe Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsThe Epicurean
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%48%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£59.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value83/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £60.

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
  • +More affordable (£36.5 vs £59.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.9 vs £36.5)

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 The?

The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only The Epicurean Amarone Wine Cask Finish

ChocolateCooked FruitSherried

Where to buy

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