Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBen NevisAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.9%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£71.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £72.

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

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 2345) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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