Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.5%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£56.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.95 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Fresh FruitHoneySmokey

Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Vanilla

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