Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star SpiritsStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryArdnamurchanAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.5%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£72.71£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

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: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.71 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 Ardnamurchan?

Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits 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.

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

SmokeyHoneyVanilla

Only Ardnamurchan 6 Year Old 2016 - North Star Spirits

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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