Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' SelectionStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen SpeyAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.1%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£65.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

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 £66.

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

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.95 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 Glen?

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or 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 Fruit

Only Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoneyVanilla

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