Boatyard Old Tom Gin vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Boatyard Old Tom GinStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBoatyardAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£42.25£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Boatyard Old Tom Gin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Boatyard Old Tom Gin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Boatyard Old Tom Gin is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Boatyard Old Tom Gin is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Boatyard Old Tom Gin

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.25 vs £46.95)

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 £42.25)

Who should buy Boatyard?

Boatyard Old Tom Gin 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 Boatyard Old Tom Gin

Sherried

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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