Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des IndesStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryCompagnie des IndesAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£55.75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes

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 £56.

For beginners: Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.75 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 Jamaica?

Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Jamaica 5 Year Old Navy Strength / Compagnie des Indes

Cooked Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

Explore more