Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlenturretAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.2%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£72.57£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £73.

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

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.57 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 Ruadh?

Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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.

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

SmokeyVanilla

Only Ruadh Maor 11 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Cooked FruitMedicinal

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoney

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