Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay WhiskyStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLagavulinAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £70.

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

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Smokey

Only Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Special Releases 2022 / Small Bottle Islay Whisky

Cooked MashMedicinalOilyToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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