Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryArdmoreAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.3%46%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£66.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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 £67.

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

Ardmore 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 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 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 8 Year Old 2009 (cask 2615c) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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