Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTullibardineAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.8%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.99£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £73.

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.99 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

New WoodToastedCitric

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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