Scallywag 12 Year Old vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Scallywag 12 Year OldStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryScallywagAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV53.6%46%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£59.27£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Scallywag 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner50/100
Value84/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Scallywag 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £59.

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

Scallywag 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.27 vs £46.95)
  • 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag 12 Year Old is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Scallywag 12 Year Old

SherriedChocolateDried FruitCooked Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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