Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyStrathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)
DistilleryAnnandaleStrathclyde
RegionLowlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV46%64.4%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.95£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) is better value at £40 vs £47.

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

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 £39.95)

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £46.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.4%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers) 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.

Tasting notes

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

Fresh FruitSmokeyHoneyVanilla

Only Strathclyde 13 Year Old 2001 - Cask Strength Edition (Chivas Brothers)

Malt ExtractCooked MashHuskyToastedOily

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