Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryArdmoreAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£64.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £65.

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

Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.95 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ardmore 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 16980) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

MedicinalCooked MashLeatheryOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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