Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTullibardineAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£57.95£46.95
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value35/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £58.

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

Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

Only Tullibardine 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 17233) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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