Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside WhiskyStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryDailuaineAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

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 £70.

For beginners: Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Dailuaine 2011 / 12 Year Old / Ashish Basnet / Whisky Show 2024 Speyside Whisky

NuttyToastedMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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