FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryFEW SpiritsAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV50%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£55.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

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 £56.

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

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.5 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 FEW?

FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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

Vanilla

Only FEW Spirits 6 Year Old Rye 2016 - The Heart Cut #5

New WoodToastedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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