Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryCraigellachieAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£45.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £46 vs £47.

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

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £45.95)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 7 Year Old 2008 (cask 9164) (bottled August 2016) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedToastedMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

Explore more