Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask CollectionStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryChivas RegalAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%46%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£56.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection

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: Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.5 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection 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

VanillaHoney

Only Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Rum Cask Collection

Cooked FruitMalt ExtractNew Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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