Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistillerySignatoryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.1%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£41.36£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £47.

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

Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.36 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.36)

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory) 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

Only Secret Orkney 14 Year Old 2010 - 100 Proof Edition #23 (Signatory)

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobacco

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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