English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton'sStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe English DistilleryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.5%46%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£56.82£46.95
Rating5.00/5

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

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 £57.

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

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.82 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 English?

English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's 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

Vanilla

Only English Whisky Co. 6 Year Old 2011 - Claxton's

Cooked FruitNew WoodOily

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoney

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