Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Woven Hemispheres 50cl

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

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldWoven Hemispheres 50cl
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsWoven
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%51.4%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£43.81
Rating5.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

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

Woven Hemispheres 50cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Woven Hemispheres 50cl

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 £44.

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 £43.81)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Woven Hemispheres 50cl

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£43.81 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 Woven?

Woven Hemispheres 50cl is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh FruitVanilla

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyToasted

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