Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMurray McDavidAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£55.84£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

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 £56.

For beginners: Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.84 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 Peatside?

Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) 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 Peatside 7 Year Old 2011 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid)

SherriedCooked FruitOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoney

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