Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyAultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition
DistilleryAnnandaleAultmore
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£46.95£61.68
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

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 £62.

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

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

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.68 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

Only Aultmore 5 Year Old - Provenance (Douglas Laing) - Commemorative 1,000th Bottling Edition

SherriedCooked FruitNuttyToasted

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