Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£61
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Annandale |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £61.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.95 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 18 Year Old 1996 (casks 42929, 42970 & 42980) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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
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