Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford ParkStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBen NevisAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV58.7%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£62.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

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

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park 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

Smokey

Only Ben Nevis 7 Year Old 2017 (cask 319B) - Bedford Park

SherriedLeatheryOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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