Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Benrinnes
£65
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 50% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £64.76 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £65.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£64.76 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 14 Year Old 1998 (cask 9631) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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