Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLoch LomondAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46%46%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£57.95£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

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

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

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) 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 Fruit

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 1996 (casks 600010 - 600015) - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoney

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