Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryCragganmoreAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.6%46%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£74.95£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value67/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £75.

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

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.95 vs £46.95)
  • 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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Cragganmore 19 Year Old 1992 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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