Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyTullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryAnnandaleTullibardine
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%55.8%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£46.95£72.99
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £73.

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

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.99 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

Only Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

New WoodToastedCitric

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