Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball GlassesStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerAnnandale
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£35£46.95
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value57/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses is better value at £35 vs £47.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 £35)

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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 Fruit

Only Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 Year Old with 2x Highball Glasses

CitricToastedMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoney

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