Old Perth The Original vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Perth The OriginalStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryOld PerthAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£35.95£46.95
Rating4.88/55.00/5

Old Perth The Original

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Perth The Original

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.88).

Old Perth The Original is better value at £36 vs £47.

For beginners: Old Perth The Original is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Old Perth The Original

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.95 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.9 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.95)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth The Original suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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 Old Perth The Original

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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