Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryClynelishAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£57.98£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner65/100
Value69/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £58.

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

Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£57.98 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Honey

Only Clynelish 14 Year Old 2001 (casks 307849 & 307850) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedLeatheryOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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