Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryStrathclydeAnnandale
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV51.5%46%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£75.49£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness88/100
Beginner65/100
Value53/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £75.

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

Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.49 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Strathclyde 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 11335) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

OilyOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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