Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryClynelishAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£37.58£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £38 vs £47.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£37.58 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £37.58)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (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

HoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)

OilyOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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