Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBerry Bros. & RuddAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£57.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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 £58.

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

Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 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 Orkney?

Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Orkney 11 Year Old 2009 - Small Batch (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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