Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryIan MacleodAnnandale
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£76.24£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

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 £76.

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

Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£76.24 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 Isle?

Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Isle Of Skye 18 Year Old (Ian Macleod)

SherriedDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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