East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£73.5£46.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value68/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £74.

For beginners: East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.5 vs £46.95)
  • 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 East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 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 FruitHoneyVanilla

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

New WoodCitric

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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