Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBrave New SpiritsAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV59.8%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£77.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New 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 £78.

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

Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.5 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 Ardmillan?

Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Honey

Only Ardmillan 12 Year Old 2013 - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitChocolate

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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