Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln Dried vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln DriedStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBenromachAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£53.96£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln Dried

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln Dried

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 £54.

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

Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln Dried

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.96 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 Benromach?

Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln Dried suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 FruitHoney

Only Benromach 10 Year Old 2012 - Virgin Oak Kiln Dried

New WoodToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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