A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMaster of MaltAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.5%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£69.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)

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 £70.

For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 A?

A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt) 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 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 A Secret Irish Distillery 13 Year Old 2005 (Master of Malt)

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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