Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyTimorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
DistilleryAnnandaleTimorous Beastie
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.95£62.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £63.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£62.95 vs £46.95)
  • 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 Timorous?

Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast 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 Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast

Malt Extract

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