North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryNorth BritishAnnandale
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV46%46%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£75.25£46.95
Rating5.00/5

North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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 £75.

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

North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.25 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 North?

North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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

VanillaHoney

Only North British 29 Year Old 1985 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Old WoodMalt ExtractToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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