Ginkgo vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

GinkgoStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGinkgoAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£55.25£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Ginkgo

Smoke72/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Ginkgo

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 £55.

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

Ginkgo

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£55.25 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 Ginkgo?

Ginkgo is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

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

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Ginkgo

MedicinalFragant

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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