Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryChorlton WhiskyAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV63.1%46%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£53.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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 £54.

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

Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (63.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£53.95 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 Orkney?

Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 FruitVanilla

Only Orkney 9 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoney

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