Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryPulteneyAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£59.99£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018

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 £60.

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

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.99 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 Old?

Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

SmokeyFresh Fruit

Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old - Pre 2018

Hay-likeMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyVanilla

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