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

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen OrdAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£69.9£46.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

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

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 £70.

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

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

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 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.

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

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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