The Epicurean Three Wood Finish vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

The Epicurean Three Wood FinishStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe EpicureanAnnandale
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV54.1%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£65.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

The Epicurean Three Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

The Epicurean Three Wood Finish

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 £66.

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

The Epicurean Three Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.95 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 The?

The Epicurean Three Wood Finish 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.

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

VanillaHoney

Only The Epicurean Three Wood Finish

New WoodSherriedToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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