Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBlair AtholAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.5%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£72.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £73.

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Vanilla

Only Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 307276) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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