Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 AlkaidStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistillerySpirit of HvenAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV45%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£69.1£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £69.

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

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.1 vs £46.95)
  • 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 Spirit?

Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Spirit of Hven Seven Stars No. 7 Alkaid

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitTobaccoToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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