Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryFettercairnAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£59.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 £60.

For beginners: Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £46.95)
  • 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Fettercairn 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 5602 & 5606) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

ToastedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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