Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask FinishStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBowmoreAnnandale
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£60.67£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish

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 £61.

For beginners: Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£60.67 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 Bowmore?

Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish 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

SmokeyHoney

Only Bowmore 14 Year Old Bordeaux Cask Finish

ChocolateSherriedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitVanilla

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