The Quiet Man 12 Year Old vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

The Quiet Man 12 Year OldStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe Quiet ManAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£58.9£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value85/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £59.

For beginners: The Quiet Man 12 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.9 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only The Quiet Man 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractYeasty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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