Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe New Zealand Whisky CompanyAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryNew ZealandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£75.46£46.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value40/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £75.

For beginners: Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.46 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Dunedin?

Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company) 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

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

Only Dunedin DoubleWood 15 Year Old (The New Zealand Whisky Company)

New WoodToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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