Suntory Kakushiro White Label vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Suntory Kakushiro White LabelStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistillerySuntoryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£53.4£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Suntory Kakushiro White Label

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Suntory Kakushiro White Label

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 £53.

For beginners: Suntory Kakushiro White Label is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Suntory Kakushiro White Label

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£53.4 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 Suntory?

Suntory Kakushiro White Label 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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Suntory Kakushiro White Label

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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