Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Kavalan Distillery Select No.2Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryKavalanAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryTaiwanScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£55.5£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Kavalan Distillery Select No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Kavalan Distillery Select No.2

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 £56.

For beginners: Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Kavalan Distillery Select No.2

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£55.5 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Kavalan?

Kavalan Distillery Select No.2 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 FruitHoney

Only Kavalan Distillery Select No.2

FragantLeafy

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

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