Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be Thankful vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be ThankfulStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryDeanstonAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV57.1%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£63.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be Thankful

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be Thankful

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 £64.

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

Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be Thankful

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£63.95 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 Deanston?

Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be Thankful 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.

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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Deanston 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 97) - Rest & Be Thankful

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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