Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Benrinnes
★ 4.00
£60
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.15 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £60.
For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£60.15 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky