Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMortlachAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£60.12£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

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 £60.

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

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.12 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing) 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 Mortlach 13 Year Old 2004 - Old Particular Consortium of Cards (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld WoodTobacco

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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