Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen ScotiaAnnandale
RegionCampbeltownLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.5%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£54.99£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022

Smoke64/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner45/100
Value91/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £55.

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

Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.99 vs £46.95)

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 Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022 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.

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

SmokeyHoneyVanilla

Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old (Peated PX Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2022

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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