Epidion 10 Year Old vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Epidion 10 Year OldStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryEpidionAnnandale
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.7%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£69.95£46.95
Rating4.13/55.00/5

Epidion 10 Year Old

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value59/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Epidion 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.13).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £70.

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

Epidion 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 Epidion?

Epidion 10 Year Old 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 Epidion 10 Year Old

MedicinalOilyKippery

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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