Kings County Blended Bourbon vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Kings County Blended BourbonStoryman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryKings CountyAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended
ABV43%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£73.34£46.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Kings County Blended Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value55/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Kings County Blended Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £47 vs £73.

For beginners: Kings County Blended Bourbon is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Kings County Blended Bourbon

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.34 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Kings?

Kings County Blended Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Kings County Blended Bourbon

ToastedChocolate

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokey

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