Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyTullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve
DistilleryAnnandaleTullamore D.E.W.
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£46.95£57.33
Rating5.00/53.82/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value67/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £57.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve is more approachable (75/100 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

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.33 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

Only Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Old Special Reserve

Malt ExtractToasted

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