Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTobermoryAnnandale
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£45.58£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £46 vs £47.

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

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£45.58 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £45.58)

Who should buy Ledaig?

Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Ledaig 7 Year Old 2005 (cask 9654) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

MedicinalLeatheryOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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