Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlenlossieAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.3%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£72.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £73.

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 3289 & 3290) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractCitricToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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