Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryWillett DistilleryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV47%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£77.9£46.95
Rating3.86/55.00/5

Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.86).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £78.

For beginners: Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£77.9 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 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 Willett's?

Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Willett's Pot Still Reserve (70cl)

New WoodToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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