Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTeaninichAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.2%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£76.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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 £77.

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Teaninich 13 Year Old Fresh Sauternes Barrique Finish (cask 9009028) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

SherriedFragant

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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