Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Stauning HØST

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

Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Stauning HØST
DistilleryBen NevisStauning
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.5%40.5%
Age4 yrNAS
Price£38.95£41.5
Rating5.00/5

Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £39 vs £42.

For beginners: Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£38.95 vs £41.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Stauning HØST

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £38.95)

Who should buy Ben?

Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Stauning?

Stauning HØST suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Ben Nevis 4 Year Old 2015 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodToastedFresh FruitVegetative

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