Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyTennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
DistilleryAnnandaleDarkness
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedBourbon
ABV46%52.4%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£46.95£69.95
Rating5.00/54.83/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.83).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £70.

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

Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

Only Tennessee Bourbon 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SherriedChocolateToasted

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