Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryMortlachAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£40.15£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £47.

For beginners: Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£40.15 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £40.15)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory) 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

Only Mortlach 14 Year Old 2002 (casks 12598 & 12599) (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNuttyMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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