Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryAnnandale
RegionLowland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV50%46%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£54.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £55.

For beginners: Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 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 Oxford?

Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaFresh Fruit

Only Oxford Artisan 3 Year Old 2019 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

New WoodCitric

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyHoney

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