Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful DodgerStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen OrdAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.7%46%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£57.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £58.

For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger 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.

Who should buy Storyman?

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glen Ord 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 305072) - The Artful Dodger

CitricHay-likeToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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