Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryJuraAnnandale
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£53.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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 £54.

For beginners: Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies) 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Jura 15 Year Old 2009 (Curious Whiskies)

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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