Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe DeveronAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£72£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985

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 £72.

For beginners: Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£72 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 Glen?

Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Glen Deveron 5 Year Old 1985

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoneyVanilla

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