Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryAuchroiskAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.1%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£44.95£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £45 vs £47.

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

Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Auchroisk 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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