Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The MaltmanStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryClynelishAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£62.64£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman

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 £63.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£62.64 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 Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman 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

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6899) - The Maltman

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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