Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James EadieStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAberlourAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.8%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£69.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

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

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie 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

VanillaHoney

Only Aberlour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 367497) - James Eadie

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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