Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryJuraAnnandale
RegionIslandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.7%46%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£73.71£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

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 £74.

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

Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.71 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 Jura?

Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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

Only Jura 14 Year Old 2009 (cask 20615) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Cooked FruitSherriedDried FruitToastedNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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