Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBunnahabhainAnnandale
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.5%46%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£57.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £58.

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

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Smokey

Only Bunnahabhain 9 Year Old 2012 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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