Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryFettercairnAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£41.35£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £47.

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£41.35 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.35)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1997 (casks 5622 & 5623) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedDried FruitMalt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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