Glenfarclas 105 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 105Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlenfarclasAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£69.9£46.95
Rating4.39/55.00/5

Glenfarclas 105

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Glenfarclas 105

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £70.

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

Glenfarclas 105

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.9 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 105 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Glenfarclas 105

Malt ExtractToastedDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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