Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryStrathclydeAnnandale
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV62.1%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£42.52£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £43 vs £47.

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

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£42.52 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.1%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £42.52)

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Strathclyde 12 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractSolvent

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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