Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldToki Blended Japanese Whisky
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsSuntory
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£29.5
Rating5.00/54.34/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.34).

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky is better value at £30 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £29.5)

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£29.5 vs £36.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Toki?

Toki Blended Japanese Whisky 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 ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyToasted

Only Toki Blended Japanese Whisky

CitricNew Wood

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