Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's MaltStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAuchroiskAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.8%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£66.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £67.

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

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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.

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 Auchroisk 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 801419) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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