Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Villa Ascenti Gin

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldVilla Ascenti Gin
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsVilla Ascenti
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Villa Ascenti Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Villa Ascenti Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is better value at £37 vs £40.

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 £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Villa Ascenti Gin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £36.5)
  • 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 Villa?

Villa Ascenti Gin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanilla

Only Villa Ascenti Gin

FragantVegetativeCitricLeafy

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