Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryStrathclydeAnnandale
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV64.4%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£39.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £40 vs £47.

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £39.95)

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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

Only Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractCooked MashHuskyToastedOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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