Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single Malt vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single MaltStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryWave DistilAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£56.75£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single Malt

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 £57.

For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.75 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 Wave?

Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single Malt 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.

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

Honey

Only Wave 7 Year Old August 17th Julius Single Malt

Cooked FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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