Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack
Johnnie Walker
★ 5.00
£38
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Annandale |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £37.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack is better value at £38 vs £47.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.95 vs £46.95)
Cons
- −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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £37.95)
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old Gift Pack 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
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