Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlengoyneAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£56.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (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 £57.

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

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.5 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2017 (cask 16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

CitricMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoney

Explore more