The English 2010 Heavily Smoked vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

The English 2010 Heavily SmokedStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe English DistilleryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£57.75£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

The English 2010 Heavily Smoked

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value69/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

The English 2010 Heavily Smoked

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £58.

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

The English 2010 Heavily Smoked

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.75 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 English 2010 Heavily Smoked 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

Smokey

Only The English 2010 Heavily Smoked

ToastedMedicinalLeatheryOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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