Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldThe Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsGirvan
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV40%42%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£45.34
Rating5.00/53.50/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value77/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £45.

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 affordable (£36.5 vs £45.34)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.34 vs £36.5)
  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 The?

The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps 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

Malt ExtractToastedVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only The Girvan Patent Still No.4 Apps

New Wood

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