Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended WhiskyStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryHart BrothersAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky

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 £70.

For beginners: Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.75 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 Blended?

Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Blended Sherry Finish Malt / 17 Year Old / Hart Brothers Blended Whisky

SherriedChocolateCooked Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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