Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTomatinAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£60.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

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 £61.

For beginners: Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.5 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Tomatin 14 Year Old 2008 (Thompson Bros.)

Citric

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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