Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Very Old Barton (40%)
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
Very Old Barton (40%)
Barton Distilling Company
£27
| Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old | Very Old Barton (40%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mary Queen of Scots | Barton Distilling Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £36.5 | £27 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Very Old Barton (40%)
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old
Very Old Barton (40%)
Quick verdict
Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Very Old Barton (40%) is better value at £27 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 £27)
Very Old Barton (40%)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£27 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 Very?
Very Old Barton (40%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old