Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious CasksStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.3%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£64.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks

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 £65.

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

Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Balvenie?

Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Balvenie 12 Year Old 2012 Montilla Wine Casks - A Collection of Curious Casks

CitricToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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