Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTobermoryAnnandale
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.8%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£70.7£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value71/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £71.

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£70.7 vs £46.95)

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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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

Smokey

Only Ledaig 11 Year Old 2005 (cask 900161) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitLeathery

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Explore more