Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenrinnesAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£56.98£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £57.

For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.98 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 Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

Honey

Only Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2010 (casks 104 & 106) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

Explore more