Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAultmoreAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£37.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.95 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 £37.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside) 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 Aultmore 7 Year Old 2010 - Hepburn's Choice (Langside)

Toasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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