Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryInchgowerAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 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 £39.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 FruitHoney

Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

Where to buy

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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