North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£76
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Annandale |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 54.8% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £76.19 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £76.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.19 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 North?
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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