Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLoch LomondAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.7%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£37.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £38 vs £47.

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

Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£37.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £37.95)

Who should buy Croftengea?

Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Smokey

Only Croftengea 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

MedicinalLeatheryHusky

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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