Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%46%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£59.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

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 £60.

For beginners: Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) 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

HoneyVanillaFresh Fruit

Only Linkwood 10 Year Old 2010 (Parcel No.8) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)

Malt Extract

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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