Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Woodstock Very Old Fortified

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldWoodstock Very Old Fortified
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsWoodstock
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£28.5
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Woodstock Very Old Fortified

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woodstock Very Old Fortified

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Woodstock Very Old Fortified is better value at £29 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 £28.5)

Woodstock Very Old Fortified

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.5 vs £36.5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Woodstock?

Woodstock Very Old Fortified 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

Toasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Woodstock Very Old Fortified

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

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