Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Aultmore
£36
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £35.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £36 vs £47.
For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £46.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −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
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.95)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Aultmore 13 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky