Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco DecanterStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryEdradourAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£75.75£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value66/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £76.

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.75 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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