Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask FinishStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlenmorangieAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£72.49£46.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value64/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £72.

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

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.49 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Barrel Select Release - Cognac Cask Finish

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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