Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£42
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Douglas Laing | Annandale |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | NAS |
| Price | £41.52 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £42 vs £47.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.52 vs £46.95)
Cons
- −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
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.52)
Who should buy Probably?
Probably Orkney's Finest Distillery 5 Year Old 2015 (cask 14112) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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
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