Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBlair AtholAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£73.38£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

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 £73.

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.38 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 306651) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

SherriedMalt ExtractLeafy

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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