Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryPenderynAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryWalesScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.7%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £55.

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

Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 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 Penderyn?

Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Penderyn 6 Year Old 2012 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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