Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLongmornAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£37.59£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.59 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £37.59)

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Only Longmorn 12 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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