Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Strathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyStrathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryAnnandaleStrathmill
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%55%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£46.95£70.95
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £71.

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

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

Strathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£70.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Strathmill?

Strathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

Only Strathmill 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

CitricMalt Extract

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