Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Clynelish
£60
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
| Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | Annandale |
| Region | Highland | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.95 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £60.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
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 Clynelish 8 Year Old (Parcel No.2) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky