Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£41.86£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £47.

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.86 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.86)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 1999 (cask 8571) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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