Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyGlen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryAnnandaleGlen Ord
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%43%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£46.95£69.9
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du 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 £70.

For beginners: Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (75/100 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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.9 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

Only Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

Malt ExtractToasted

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