Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask Edition vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask EditionStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryWave DistilAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£71.88£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask Edition

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).

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.88 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 Wave?

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

VanillaFresh FruitSmokey

Only Wave 7 Year Old August 17th W.10 Single Cask - Rare Cask Edition

Cooked FruitOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Honey

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