Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryCotswoldsAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%46%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£58.95£46.95
Rating3.67/55.00/5

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner65/100
Value62/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.67).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £59.

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

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£58.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.7 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 Cotswolds?

Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Cotswolds 3 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Yeasty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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