Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryDouglas LaingAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£41.52£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £47.

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

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.52 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.52)

Who should buy Probably?

Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Only Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHay-likeHuskyNew Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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