Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMurray McDavidAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£44.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) is better value at £45 vs £47.

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

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Peatside?

Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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 Peatside 6 Year Old 2014 - The Vatting (Murray McDavid) (2021 Release)

SherriedCooked FruitToastedOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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