Glen Grant 12 Year Old vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Grant 12 Year OldStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen GrantAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£41.5£46.95
Rating4.14/55.00/5

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.14).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old is better value at £42 vs £47.

For beginners: Glen Grant 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.1 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.5)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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