Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Tobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyTobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryAnnandaleTobermory
RegionLowlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%54%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£46.95£71.57
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £72.

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

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.57 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

Only Tobermory 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 9664) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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