Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Stauning HØST

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Stauning HØST
DistilleryBenrinnesStauning
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46%40.5%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£34.63£41.5
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Stauning HØST

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Stauning HØST

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Stauning HØST is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £35 vs £42.

For beginners: Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.63 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 £34.63)

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Fresh Fruit

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 1997 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Stauning HØST

New WoodToastedVegetativeCooked Fruit

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