Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLoch LomondAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.3%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£46.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value67/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £67.

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Croftengea?

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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

Smokey

Only Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 335) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

LeatheryDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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