Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky
Ardmore
£69
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Annandale |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £68.75 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £69.
For beginners: Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.75 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 2009 / 9 Year Old / Artist Collective 3 / LMDW Highland Whisky 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
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