Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyLinkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryAnnandaleLinkwood
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%53.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£46.95£66.5
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £67.

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.5 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old 2014 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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