Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryOld PerthAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV43.9%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£67.53£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004

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 £68.

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

Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.53 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 Old?

Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth 12 Year Old 2004

Malt ExtractOld WoodNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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