Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTeaninichAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£59.27£46.95
Rating4.78/55.00/5

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.78).

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

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.27 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Teaninich 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15437) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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