Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Benrinnes
£68
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 57.2% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £67.51 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £68.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New Spirits)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£67.51 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2009 - Cask Noir (Brave New 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
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