Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLoch LomondAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV50%46%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£69.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (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 £70.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (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

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12087) - Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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