Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island WhiskyStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryHighland ParkAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£72.75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky

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 £73.

For beginners: Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.75 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 Stones?

Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky 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

SmokeyVanillaHoney

Only Stones of Stenness 2014 / 9 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Island Whisky

ToastedNew Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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