Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryChapter 7Annandale
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52%46%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£41.29£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is better value at £41 vs £47.

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

Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£41.29 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £41.29)

Who should buy Highland?

Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7) 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

Smokey

Only Highland 7 Year Old 2014 (cask 700001) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

MedicinalDried Fruit

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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