Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year OldStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBimberAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46.3%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£53.9£46.95
Rating3.00/55.00/5

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value56/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £54.

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

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.9 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Bimber?

Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

VanillaHoney

Only Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old

Old WoodMalt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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