Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTeaninichAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£75.59£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits)

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 £76.

For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.59 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits) 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.

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 Teaninich 12 Year Old - The Vagabond (Unkiltered Spirits)

SherriedNew WoodOilyTobacco

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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