North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£70
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Annandale |
| Region | Lowland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 51.5% | 46% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.6 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
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).
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.6 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 North?
North British 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 13504) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.
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
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