Kilkerran 12 Year Old vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Kilkerran 12 Year OldStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryKilkerranAnnandale
RegionCampbeltownLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£55£46.95
Rating4.77/55.00/5

Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value87/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Kilkerran 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.77).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £55.

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

Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£55 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown 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

SmokeyHoney

Only Kilkerran 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractSherriedToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitVanilla

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