Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number EightStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryForest DistilleryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV47%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£56.49£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

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 £56.

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

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.49 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 Forest?

Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Only Forest Whisky Blend Number Eight

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitChocolateToasted

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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