Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryCotswoldsAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.4%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£62.14£46.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner25/100
Value72/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £62.

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

Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.14 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or 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

Both taste of

SmokeyFresh Fruit

Only Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt Whisky (60.4%)

ToastedMedicinalOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

HoneyVanilla

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