English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe English DistilleryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£71.95£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value69/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

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

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.95 vs £46.95)
  • 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 English?

English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 English Whisky Co. 7 Year Old 2014 (cask GD-EN-14) - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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