Ardmore 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryArdmoreAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.2%46%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£75.41£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.41 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 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Smokey

Only Ardmore 22 Year Old 1990 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

ToastedOld WoodTobacco

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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