Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryInvergordonAnnandale
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV59.1%46%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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).

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company) 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.

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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Invergordon 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 105) - Pearls of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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