Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside WhiskyStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£68.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky

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 £69.

For beginners: Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.95 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky 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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Benrinnes 2012 / 13 Year Old / Watt Whisky Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitToastedChocolate

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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