Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory
Benrinnes
★ 3.00
£36
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £35.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory is better value at £36 vs £47.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£35.95 vs £46.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £35.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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
Only Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 800308 & 800309) - Signatory
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky