Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe Vintage Malt Whisky CompanyAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£54£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £54.

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

Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£54 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Laggan?

Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Laggan Mill 7 Year Old 2009 (cask 321578) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

MedicinalOilyKippery

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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