North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryNorth BritishAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV45.9%46%
Age35 yrNAS
Price£74.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.95 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 North?

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ToastedChocolateSherriedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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