Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBowmoreAnnandale
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£72.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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).

Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.95 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 Bowmore?

Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

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

SmokeyVanilla

Only Bowmore 11 Year Old 2014 (cask 20726) Tequila Finish - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Citric

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoney

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