Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet SauvignonStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryEdradourAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£61.75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch 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 £62.

For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.75 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

Vanilla

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 - Michael Eppan Cabernet Sauvignon

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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