Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryLinkwoodAnnandale
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55.5%46%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£76.57£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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 £77.

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

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.57 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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.

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 20 Year Old 1995 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Smokey

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