Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMurray McDavidAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£38.59£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £39 vs £47.

For beginners: Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.59 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £38.59)

Who should buy Rìgh?

Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Only Rìgh Seamus II 12 Year Old 2008 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToastedNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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