Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMurray McDavidAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£40.38£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £40 vs £47.

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

Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.38 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £40.38)

Who should buy Half?

Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Half ‘n’ Half 11 Year Old 2010 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Malt ExtractYeastyChocolateToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoneyVanilla

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