Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky vs Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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

Storyman Blended Scotch WhiskyTeaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt
DistilleryAnnandaleTeaninich
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%51.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£46.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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 £67.

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokeyVanilla

Only Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Malt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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