WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des ForgesStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryWV BakerAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

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: WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.75 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 WV?

WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoney

Only WV Baker 2011 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 02-11 / Chateau des Forges

Old WoodDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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