Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£44.11£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £47.

For beginners: Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£44.11 vs £46.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £44.11)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Only Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 5927 & 5934) (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

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