Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAikanAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£62.59£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2

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 £63.

For beginners: Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2 is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.59 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aikan?

Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Aikan French Malt Collection Batch N°2

Cooked FruitOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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