Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful Dodger vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful DodgerStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryDailuaineAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.1%46%
Age16 yrNAS
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful Dodger

Smoke64/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful Dodger

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 £55.

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

Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful Dodger

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 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 Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful Dodger 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

SmokeyHoney

Only Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 149) - The Artful Dodger

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitVanilla

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