Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£33.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £33.95)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Benrinnes 11 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Cooked MashToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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