Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryStrathislaAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£58.95£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value85/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £59.

For beginners: Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.95 vs £46.95)
  • 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 Strathisla?

Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Honey

Only Strathisla 13 Year Old 2006 - Distillery Labels (Gordon & MacPhail)

Malt ExtractToastedSherriedNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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