Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Benrinnes
£40
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £40.15 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£40.15 vs £46.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 £40.15)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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
Only Benrinnes 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 3008 & 3009) (Signatory)
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky