Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryArdmoreAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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 £75.

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

Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£75 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Ardmore?

Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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

SmokeyHoney

Only Ardmore 15 Year Old 2002 (cask 94091) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Cooked FruitToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitVanilla

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