Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryCragganmoreAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.2%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£64.95£46.95
Rating4.67/55.00/5

Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value72/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.67).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £65.

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

Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Honey

Only Cragganmore 20 Year Old 1991 Cask 1157 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodToastedDried FruitNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyVanilla

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