Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenriachAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£69.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

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: Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.9 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 Benriach?

Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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