Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Annandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£58.37£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

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 £58.

For beginners: Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£58.37 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 Braeval?

Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside) 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

Honey

Only Braeval 13 Year Old 2002 - Distiller's Art (Langside)

SherriedChocolateDried FruitTobacco

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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