Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar
Benrinnes
£67
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Annandale |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 55.5% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £66.68 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar
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 £67.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.68 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 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar 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
Only Benrinnes 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 9064) - The Whisky Cellar
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky