Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTomatinAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£46.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value67/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £67.

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

Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Tomatin 11 Year Old 2008 (cask 79) (Master of Malt)

New WoodToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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