North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryNorth BritishAnnandale
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV50%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£55.3£46.95
Rating5.00/5

North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £55.

For beginners: North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.3 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy North?

North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Vanilla

Only North British 14 Year Old 2009 - Select Grain (Murray McDavid)

Malt ExtractNew WoodYeasty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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