Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Macduff
£46
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Annandale |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 61.3% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45.5 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger is better value at £46 vs £47.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Pros
- +More affordable (£45.5 vs £46.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £45.5)
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger 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
Only Macduff 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 900362) - The Artful Dodger
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky