Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Annandale
★ 5.00
£47
Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
£41
| Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky | Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Annandale | Edradour |
| Region | Lowland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 56.1% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £46.95 | £40.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Quick verdict
Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £41 vs £47.
For beginners: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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
- −More expensive (£46.95 vs £40.95)
Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.95 vs £46.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
Only Edradour 13 Year Old 1996 Gaja Barolo Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask